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 who 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.

On your 1st day you will receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off and will earn an additional 60 hours of Paid Time Off during your 1st year!

We don’t lead our industry - our people do.  Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

As an Fabrications Product Quality Inspector at Caterpillar you will:

Job Responsibility:

• Completes inspections of fabrication structures and undercarriage using standard work, a checklist, and tooling provided (gauges, templates, etc.)

• Performs overall quality inspection at quality gates or at pre-delivery inspection. 

• Inspects welds on the product to ensure it meets the specifications as outlined by Engineering.

• Identifies defects, takes pictures, and records results in the defect management system.

• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic Computer skills

• Ability to use measuring tools and check gauges

Physical Requirements:

• Lift parts up to 35 pounds individually

• Occasional bending, reaching, and squatting while performing tasks

• Consistent usage of required PPE for the task being performed

• Ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

• Ability to Stand at the workstation while performing tasks

Desired Qualification:

• Knowledge of Caterpillar systems ATRS (Assembly Tracking and Reliability System), PINPoint, Geneo)

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook)

• Previous quality, welding or fabrication experience

Starting Pay:

$19.60/hr

Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday – Friday 6:15 AM – 2:15 PM

*Mandatory overtime required/ Scheduled in advance*

Additional Information:

Resumes are highly encouraged. 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

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O

Summary Pay Range:

$20.20 - $25.25

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:

August 31, 2026 - September 8, 2026

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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