Blaster/Paint Prep
- Location
- Wamego, Kansas
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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.
Job description summary This is an entry level manufacturing position in the Paint department at the Solar Turbines Caterpillar facility in Wamego, KS.
What You Will Do As a Blaster/Paint Prep at Solar Turbines you will be required to:
- Complete all tasks involved with the prepping product for paint.
- Prepping parts for blasting (covering/plugging machined surfaces and taped holes)
- Part prep for painting (Cleaning off debris, taping off no paint areas, apply seam sealer/caulking)
- Assemble parts before and after painting to final assembly
- Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specs
- Able to be respirator certified to operate the blast booth.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, manuals
- Regularly required to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk and hear
- Occasionally you must lift and or move up to 35 lbs.
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus
- Work environment is typical shop environment - exposure to moving mechanical parts, exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
- Safely use overhead lifting devices
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Summary Pay Range:
$16.81 - $25.21 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:
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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From Caterpillar's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 14 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job