Industrial Paint Specialist

Caterpillar, Inc. • South Milwaukee, WI • 4h ago

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.

Industrial Paint Specialist

Location: South Milwaukee, WI

Shifts: 3rd Shift

Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Pay Progression:

Step 1: $27.93/hr

Step 2: $29.09/hr

Step 3: $30.26/hr

Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 3rd shift

Job Summary

Caterpillar is hiring a Paint Specialist to support manufacturing operations at our South Milwaukee, WI facility. In this role, you will prepare and apply industrial coatings to parts, sub-assemblies, and complete machines-ensuring quality, durability, and visual standards are consistently met. You'll work in a production environment using spray equipment, paint mixing/viscosity adjustment, masking/decals , and material handling tools to deliver finished components that meet specification.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that 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-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.

At our South Milwaukee facility, you'll help build some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world , including Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations globally.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, prime, and paint parts, sub-assemblies, and complete machines (prime and finish coats)

Operate spray booths and maintain paint vault equipment

Operate shot blast equipment to clean materials prior to painting

Mix paints and adjust viscosity using thinners or heat as required

Apply coatings evenly using spray guns or hand brushes, maintaining correct stroke, spray pattern, nozzle adjustment, and air pressure

Apply decals and masking to meet quality standards

Position work manually or using jib/overhead cranes

Maintain cleanliness of paint areas, tools, and equipment

Required Qualifications

2+ years of industrial painting experience , including prime and finish coats

Previous paint experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to determine proper sequence of operations and follow standard work instructions

Proven ability to apply coatings evenly using spray equipment or hand brushes

Experience operating shot blast equipment and positioning work manually or with jib/overhead cranes

Knowledge of safety, quality, and inspection requirements in a paint environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience applying coatings on large components (frames, booms, cabs, etc.)

Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality standards

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet production demands

Experience cleaning and preparing parts using wire brushes, scrapers, solvents, and masking materials

Proficiency mixing paints and adjusting viscosity for proper application

Additional Information

Full-time position, 40 hours/week

No relocation assistance available

Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required

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Join a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and rewards your hard work.

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Caterpillar 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers

Summary Pay Range:

$26.86 - $33.57

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

May 4, 2026 - May 31, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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