Assembler Quality Inspector - CMM (1st Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.Brooklyn Park, MN
$30 - $39Onsite

About The Position

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. Your Work Shapes the World Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With an over 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. Let's do the work! As an IQA - Incoming Inspection Quality Auditor- CMM, you will drive Incoming Quality Assurance initiatives by using your knowledge of GD&T, CMM, and precision measuring instruments to audit and inspect purchased and manufactured parts for conformance to specifications inbound. By inspecting each piece to ensure alignment with design records, engineering standards, and other non-print requirements, you ensure quality is maintained and any defects are identified, addressed, and documented. Documented CMM experience required in a high-volume precision manufacturing environment. What To Expect You will use your skills in collaboration and coordination as you work with teams to schedule resources and prioritize work in order to meet production schedules. Working together with the Caterpillar team, you will support team People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost initiatives and support Continuous Improvement initiatives through regular use of the CI card process. As a member of the Incoming Quality Assurance team, you will have experience with CMM-Coordinate Measuring Machine, and Material Review Coordinator - MRC. You will audit and inspect purchased parts, assemblies, internally manufactured products and other materials for conformance to design records, engineering standards and non-print requirements, using CMM and precision measuring instruments and devices. Relevant experiences gained in a personal or professional setting must be described in application as they relate to the minimum requirements (welding for instance).

Requirements

  • Resume or complete work history required
  • 3 years of inspection related experience in an assembly/fabrication manufacturing environment (in combination)
  • Prior CMM Experience: Example: PC-DMIS, Polyworks, Metrosoft, Verisurf, PowerInspect, Calypso
  • Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawing
  • Experience using inspection measuring tools
  • Documented CMM experience required in a high-volume precision manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced SAP, Microsoft products, and AQE
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) and 1E Specs
  • Experience with calibrating and using torque tools, mechanical tools, inspection hand tools, surface plates, gage blocks, and other setup tools
  • Experience troubleshooting and rework in production manufacturing positions such as paint, fabrications or assembly
  • Utilizing computers for production transactions and experience with Windows, SAP, Microsoft products, and AQE
  • Heavy crane equipment
  • 1 years’ experience of Paving Products

Responsibilities

  • Drive Incoming Quality Assurance initiatives by using your knowledge of GD&T, CMM, and precision measuring instruments to audit and inspect purchased and manufactured parts for conformance to specifications inbound.
  • Inspect each piece to ensure alignment with design records, engineering standards, and other non-print requirements.
  • Identify, address, and document any defects.
  • Use skills in collaboration and coordination to schedule resources and prioritize work to meet production schedules.
  • Support team People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost initiatives.
  • Support Continuous Improvement initiatives through regular use of the CI card process.
  • Audit and inspect purchased parts, assemblies, internally manufactured products and other materials for conformance to design records, engineering standards and non-print requirements, using CMM and precision measuring instruments and devices.

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
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