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Product Quality Auditor-1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Aug 2025
💰 $40,400/yr

About the role

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.

Are you ready to build what matters?  Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.  

 

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. 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, Paid Time Off quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

 

We don’t lead our industry - our people do.  Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

  • 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, Overtime as business needs require (Fridays 6:00 am - 2:00 pm)

  • 1st Shift Starting Pay: $20.20/hour

 

While working at Caterpillar Inc., you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will lead your team in efforts to support continuous improvement.

 

Job duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform quality inspection based on the check- list of inspection points/procedures
  • Complete inspections using a checklist and tooling provided (static tools, dry leak testing, Cab electrical tests, templates, etc.)
  • Performs overall quality inspection in the yard (working outside 90% of the time)
  • Inspects products to ensure it meets the specifications
  • Gather data from various tools and tooling systems and document quality issues into a computer system and flag defects for repair
  • Cross-functional communication to complete tasks

 

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive operations
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

 

Top Candidates will also have:

  • Machine equipment product knowledge
  • Experience in Product Auditing Processes
  • Strong quality and attendance record
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
  • Meticulous and analytical nature
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
  • Knowledge of Caterpillar Systems
  • Further education beyond high school

 

Additional Information: 

  • Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants.
  • This is a 1st shift position.
  • No relocation benefits are available.

 

Employee Benefit Details:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quart

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