Quality Technician II - Supplier Quality - 1st Shift

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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, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

Shift Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Overtime as business needs require

Starting Pay:

1st Shift: $24.00/hour

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

As a Quality Technician 2 - Supplier Quality at Caterpillar, you will:

• Conduct quality audit on component parts and root cause analysis on quality issues.  

• Gather assembly defect data and lead a team to support continuous improvement efforts. May develop and update successive checks. 

• Investigate potential supplier quality issues and provide quick response and coordination until issue is resolved.

• Document standard processes and assist with continuous improvements on work instructions.

• Provide influential guidance through leadership and teamwork skills to deliver quality training organizationally and culturally to all employees on and off the floor.

• Serve as the first-response and troubleshooter for potential defects that may disrupt production on the assembly line. Escalate issues promptly as needed.

• Follow and utilize principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work. 

• Catalogue quality issues into a computer system and flag defects for repair.  

• Provide oversight during the assembly process to ensure routings conform to work instructions as well as provide feedback to Engineering on design and manufacturing issues that emerge through the assembly process. May work with Engineering on the solution to address the issue.  

• Work with on-site Supplier Development Engineers (SDE) to provide feedback and or solutions to suppliers.

• Meet with suppliers as requested to determine and communicate root cause.  

• Participate in cross-functional communication to complete tasks. 

• Be a contributing team member to the quality department as a whole. 

• Rely on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks. 

• Have the ability to multitask and prioritize work. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-year degree or 2 years of functional experience - Quality aptitude.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, etc.).

• The ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Proficient at operating inspection equipment and gauges.

• Prior leadership experience.

• Strong technical/mechanical acumen.

• Understanding of QMS requirements.

• ASQ certification.

• Internal auditor experience.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

• Ability to perform repetitive operations.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Additional Information: 

Resumes are required. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

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 quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

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