Industrial Painter Assistant

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📍 San Diego, CaliforniaFull time
Full time

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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.

  • Perform chemical processing operations working from process specifications, standards, and written or oral instructions.

  • Perform material and processing operations such as vibrasorb, 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 a visual check of parts following treatment to ensure that surface treatment meets specifications.

  • Maintain records as required.

  • Check own work In the process for compliance with 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

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $20.00-$23.34. 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

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

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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This Industrial Painter Assistant role at cat is based in San Diego, California. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Industrial Painter Assistant position at cat was posted on Aug 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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