Custom Paint Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Overview

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.

As a Team Lead in the Custom Paint department, you will oversee the repair of components and machines. You will engage with the fabrications leadership group to ensure structures are prioritized. You will be responsible for operator safety. You will prepare and apply powder coat and liquid paint and other coatings to interior and exterior surfaces as needed. You will routinely make paint-related repairs to prime product prior to PDI.

You may occasionally coat custom fabricated structures, racking, vehicles, etc. You will follow all required safety procedures at all times.

• Equipment paint processing experience OR a paint related certificate or degree (trade school / technical degree)
• Experience in topcoat, prime coat and electrostatic paint
• Ability to read blueprints / engineering drawings
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

• One year of powder coat paint experience
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K), paid holidays, paid time off and paid training that begin on day one of employment.

3rd Shift: Starting Pay Rate: $25.10/hour (+ 8% Shift Premium)

• Monday-Friday 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs

• Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application (no work history / resume). This may lead to disqualification.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

$25.10 - $31.35

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.

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

January 23, 2026 - February 1, 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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