Cat
2nd Shift Paint Production Manager
Athens, Georgia · Part-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($81,370) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $91,894. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $113,651 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Production Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) · Athens-Clarke County, GA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, monitor safety, and promote internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Partner cross-functionally with other departments to prepare, maintain, and update documentation related to operating procedures, safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with other Production Managers in continuous improvement project for the facility.
- Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures.
- Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members.
- ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
Requirements
- Experience with powder coat systems, liquid paint systems, pre-treat chemical application, shot blast operations.
Compensation
- $81,370.00 - $122,060.00
- Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
Benefits
- This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
Company info
- 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.
- We are currently seeking a 2nd Shift Paint Production Manager in Athens, GA.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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