What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Painter - Caterpillar position at Michigan CAT?
2nd shift
Position Summary
Our Painters prepare and paint Heavy Equipment, engines, various components, and attachments. Painters are responsible for housekeeping (5S) and properly maintaining company-issued tooling and equipment while following strict safety procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare & Paint Heavy Equipment in the Paint Booth area.
- Maintain 5S, company issued tools and equipment.
- Drive machines to be painted into paint booth / area.
- Performs body repairs as necessary.
- Orders and tracks paint and paint supplies.
- Follows strict safety protocols, using proper PPE such as mask, full paint suit or respirator.
- Completes all required reporting and service reports.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through a high school education or equivalent.
- 1-3 years minimum of paint and bodywork experience.
- A strong knowledge of paint application and methods.
- The ability to work overtime and weekends.
- Applies initiative, demonstrating a “self-starting” ability to daily work and proactively making improvements to the work process.
- Takes personal responsibility with work assignments, keeping commitments and following through on requests.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.