General Inspector

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.

Operations

Perform inspection of production work operations and materials on projects and assemblies for conformance to specifications and standards. Perform the complete examination and interpretation of Ultrasonic/ Eddy current, Radiographic, and nondestructive test-s for conformance of production materials, weldments, purchased parts, and workmanship to establish requirements. Certify welding equipment and/or personnel in conformance with established requirements.

• Plan and interpret inspection procedures, sequence setup, and mathematical computation required, working from engineering design prints, drawings, and work orders
• May be required to make surface plate or table setup and/or layout part to check dimensional deviation using precision measuring instruments
• Approve acceptable items and reject unacceptable items, and verify reoperation required
• Maintain records and paperwork as required
• Perform complete visual and other required inspections of electrical/electronic components, subassemblies, assemblies, and complete systems
• Set up and operate testing equipment and fixtures as required
• Set up, calibrate, and operate various types of Ultrasonic/Eddy current equipment using calibration test blocks and interpret findings
• May assist Engineering in the development of operating standards, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair procedures of new or established systems
• Set up and operate radiographic equipment and visually examine radiographic film and interpret findings
• Observe techniques of fusion welders and resistance welders during certification tests and examine test specimen to determine quality standards are met; issue certification to those who qualify; certify resistance welding equipment
• Perform various clerical duties necessary in the control of inspection stamps
• Issue, control, and make minor repair to inspection stamps
• Maintain records for furnaces, ovens, and fusion welders
• Collect samples of various cleaning chemicals for testing and update cleaning facility records
• Perform such typical operations as the inspection of production parts and assemblies for quality, cleanliness, workmanship, gauge, hardness, and close tolerance dimensions
• Perform fluorescent penetrant, magnetic particle and dye penetrant tests .Interpret to accept or reject parts according to specifications
• May grind surfaces of parts to aid in determining extent of flaws

• Ability to interpret GD&T
• Understand and use of measuring devices
• Use of advance shop math
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Must be willing to work any shift
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written

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.

$20.00 - $31.23

• 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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.