Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Work Shapes Our World
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other . We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Join us.
Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as a Paint Apprentice on our 2nd shift team earning day ONE benefits!
This position works under general supervision to assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders according to the specified work orders. This position is for the assembly line at the North Little Rock, AR site.
Pay Rate and Schedule:
Position includes a wage of $21.75/hour + Shift Differential and a comprehensive benefit program
Openings available on 2nd shift: Monday – Friday 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization
In this role, you will:
Participates in the identification and implementation of Lean Principles; Understand, Identify and Eliminate Wastes.
Training within multiple operations in their assigned area to maximize the area’s ability to respond to changing needs.
Load, Masking, Seam Seal, Paint Application, Demask & Unloading Structures from the Paint Line
Participate in process troubleshooting and help to determine root cause.
Provide process feedback and improvement ideas through Continuous Improvement Cards.
Safely perform sanding operations following standard work instructions.
Properly identify paint defects according engineering specifications
Properly identify metal substrate defects according to engineering specifications
Properly mix paint according to engineering specified mix ratios
Paints parts using liquid and/or powder application and follows proper painting techniques
Properly adjust/maintain equipment, to achieve highest safety, velocity, and quality standards
What you will have:
High School diploma or equivalent
Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations
Willingness and ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Top Candidates will also have:
Minimum One (1) year of experience with: Liquid Paint Application Process and/or
Powder Paint Application Process and/or
Paint Masking, Seam Seal & Touch-up
Paint Application Certification
Ability to Work Safely & Wear Required Personal Protective Equipment
Ability to Follow Standard Work Instructions
Ability to Work Overtime to Support Production Demands
Physical Job Requirements – Production:
Constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks at assigned workstation. Walks on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools from distances of a few feet to approximately 80 feet; frequently to constantly throughout the shift.
Sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) on occasional basis to position body under the machine or at the bottom of the part or machine.
Kneels on an occasional basis to position body under at the bottom of the part or machine
Squats on a frequent basis…