Painter

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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.

Location: Kearny Mesa

Perform surface treating, preservative coating for storage and chemical and material processing operations of various metals in the form of parts and assemblies.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Perform chemical processing operations working from process specifications, standards and written or oral instructions.
• Perform material and processing operations such as sand, bead or shot blasting, tumbling and/or non-atmospheric controlled fields working from process specifications, standards and written or oral instruction. Group and load parts to utilize equipment efficiently and assure uniform treatment.
• Make visual check of parts following treatment to ensure that surface treatment meets specification.
• Maintain records as required.
• Check own work In process for compliance to requirements and good shop practice.
• Add proper solution to tanks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willing to work any shift
• Experience with industrial or commercial painting
• Ability to use Industrial Paint Sprayer tools

This position requires working onsite five days a week

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $20.00 - $33.41 . Actual rate will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401(k) Savings Plan including company match
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:
June 8, 2026 - June 15, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.


Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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