Education
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred
Basic Qualifications
Minimum one year experience in quality, inspection or machining preferred
Must possess ability to learn new tasks and able to read/write and interpret standard work instructions
General Tasks and Responsibilities
Use precision measuring devices to effectively inspect parts
Operate machinery such as hand tools, air tools, and torque wrenches
Apply and correctly interpret reusability guidelines and determine disposition of materials
Able to operate pallet jacks and other moving equipment
Assist in identifying issues and initiating corrective action processes as necessary
Participate in the CI/PID Process
Actively listen and follow directions provided to you
Ability to work independently with support from Team Leads and Section Manager
Ability to understand labeling and flow of work in progress
Ability to understand and follow SWI’s and daily Production Schedules
Ability to adhere to facility policies to include good attendance and company values
Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop
People Related Tasks and Responsibilities
Promote a culture based on our Values in Action
Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed
Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks
Proven ability to work in a team setting
Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization
Ensure customer requirements are met
Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity
Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel
Compensation & Benefits Offered!
Hourly Pay Range: $20.53-$26.13 (salary negotiations to be offered based on skills/experience)
2nd shift Work Hours: 4:15pm-2:45AM
2nd shift will receive an additional 7% night shift premium.
Monday - Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays
40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid holidays
100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
Potential annual performance increase
Clean/safe work environment
Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:
Background Screening
Drug & Alcohol Screening
Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical
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Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range
$20.53 - $26.13
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
November 10, 2026 - November 17, 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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