Inspector General

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

6d•$20 - $31

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

Requirements

Must possess demonstrated computer skills
Ability to read drawings and schematics
Proficient in Excel and Outlook
Must have attention to detail as well good communications skills

Nice To Haves

Baan experience
Borescope experience

Responsibilities

P lan and interpret inspection procedures, sequence setup, and mathematical computation required, working from engineering design prints, drawings, and work orders.
May be r equired to make surface plate or table setup and/or layout part to check dimensional deviation using precision measuring instruments.
Work with internal and external customers
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 electric al/electronic components, subassemblies, assemblies, and complete systems.
Set up and operate testing equipment and fixtures as required.
Set up, ca librate, 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, trouble- shooting, 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 wel ders 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 mino r 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.