Inspector I (1st Shift)
About The Position
Caterpillar Remanufacturing is hiring an Inspector I to support Reman Drivetrain at its West Fargo, North Dakota facility. The Inspector performs inspections of materials and verifies process results to ensure conformance to specifications, requirements, and guidelines. The role uses precision measuring devices and hand and air tools, applies reusability guidelines, and helps identify issues and initiate corrective actions. The position also supports cross-training and other shop areas as needed. The inspector works independently with support from team leads and the section manager and collaborates with employees, plant management, supervisors, and production personnel. The role requires following facility safety procedures, hazardous-risk assessments, and applicable personal protective equipment requirements, while helping ensure customer requirements are met. This is a first-shift role at the West Fargo facility. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with occasional Friday overtime. Work weeks are 40 hours, with potential for overtime. The listed hourly pay range is $20.53–$26.13, with offers based on skills and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Two-year technical school degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- At least one year of experience in quality, inspection, or machining preferred.
- Ability to learn new tasks and read, write, and interpret standard work instructions.
- Ability to work independently with support from team leads and the section manager.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Ability to understand and follow standard work instructions and daily production schedules.
- Ability to adhere to facility policies and attendance expectations.
- Must pass background screening, drug and alcohol screening, and a post-offer medical questionnaire with corporate medical clearance.
- Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants requiring employer-tied visa sponsorship are not being hired for this position.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two-year technical school degree or equivalent experience.
- At least one year of experience in quality, inspection, or machining.
Responsibilities
- Use precision measuring devices to inspect parts.
- Operate machinery and equipment such as hand tools, air tools, and torque wrenches.
- Apply and correctly interpret reusability guidelines and determine the disposition of materials.
- Operate pallet jacks and other moving equipment.
- Help identify issues and initiate corrective-action processes as necessary.
- Participate in the CI/PID Process.
- Follow directions, standard work instructions, and daily production schedules.
- Understand work-in-progress labeling and workflow.
- Follow facility policies, including attendance expectations and company values.
- Perform duties or tasks assigned to support cross-training or other shop areas.
- Follow facility safety policies, safe job procedures, hazardous-risk assessments, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Communicate and work effectively with employees throughout the day to complete job-related tasks.
- Support team efforts and contribute positively to the organization.
- Ensure customer requirements are met.
- Conduct business with honesty and integrity.
- Interface with plant management, supervisors, and production personnel.
Benefits
- 80 hours of vacation and an additional 24 hours of paid personal time off.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Paid holiday shutdown at the end of the year, dependent on business needs.
- 401(k) match of 100% up to 6%, offered from the first day of employment.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance offered from the first day of employment.
- Potential annual performance increase.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 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.
- Parental leave.
- Adoption benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
