Quality Technician - Caterpillar : Job Details

Career Area:OperationsJob 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.CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURINGDo you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It's rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Quality Technician position located in the Franklin, IN facility. As a Quality Technician, this position will support a variety of quality functions related to Lean deployment, gathering & reporting data and measuring performanceJob Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:Performing testing and quality inspections in support of operationsProvide quality support for continuous process improvement and resolving quality issuesTrain new operators on quality tools used in the production processParticipate in daily process improvement dialogue meetings and weekly continuous improvement meetingsPerform Pre-Delivery Inspection for Engines or componentsRespond to Quality Gate IssuesRun tests and experiments to support process improvementsSupport Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activityAudit NPI processes during pilot buildsStatic torque checksPerform finished goods containment when product is suspectImprove work processes, procedures, safety practices, etc.Create Dozuki Standard Work instructionsComplete reports and tasks on a daily basisPerform miscellaneous job duties as directed by managerBasic Qualifications:Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)Top Candidates Will Also Have:High School Diploma or G.E.D.Experience with ETQ document initiation and approvalThorough understanding of Franklin's Defect Investigation processAbility to produce results in deadline-driven assignments and work with minimal supervisionGreat communication skills and the ability to work as a teamWillingness to work with others to resolve problemsAbility to present to a groupExperience reading & interpreting measuring equipment (Go/ No-Go gages, length gages, diameter gauges, micrometers and masters)Experience working in a Cat Remanufacturing facilityKnowledge of engines/engine components and manufacturing processesTroubleshooting skillsAdditional informationCompensation & Benefits Offered!Starting hourly pay rate of $20.59 (pay negotiations based on skills/experience)Work Hours: 5AM – 3:30PM; Monday - Thursday40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)10 Paid holidays100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employmentHealth, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employmentPotential annual performance increaseClean/safe work environmentPaid 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 ScreeningDrug & Alcohol ScreeningPost-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate MedicalPlease ensure you frequently sign in to your candidate home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for. a frequent check on emails as correspondence will be sent to the email that you used to apply with. 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.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/careersRelocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.About CaterpillarCaterpillar 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 nearly 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.Posting Dates:October 9, 2024 - October 21, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community ( .