Inspector I (2nd shift)
About The Position
Caterpillar Remanufacturing is hiring an Inspector I to support Reman Drivetrain at its West Fargo, North Dakota facility. The role inspects materials and verifies process results to ensure they meet specifications, requirements, and guidelines. The Inspector uses precision measuring devices, operates shop and moving equipment, applies reusability guidelines, and helps identify issues and initiate corrective actions. The position also supports cross-training and work in various shop areas. This is a second-shift role working 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with occasional Friday overtime. The standard work week is 40 hours, with potential overtime. The position requires following facility safety policies, safe job procedures, risk assessments, and personal protective equipment requirements, as well as communicating and collaborating with coworkers, management, supervisors, and production personnel. The posted hourly pay range is $20.53–$26.13, with a 7% second-shift premium. Caterpillar describes a clean and safe work environment and offers a range of benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms. Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.
Requirements
- Ability to learn new tasks and to read, write, and interpret standard work instructions.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently with support from Team Leads and the Section Manager.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Use precision measuring devices to inspect parts.
- Operate machinery and equipment such as hand tools, air tools, torque wrenches, pallet jacks, and other moving equipment.
- Apply and correctly interpret reusability guidelines and determine material disposition.
- Assist in identifying issues and initiating corrective action processes as necessary.
- Participate in the CI/PID process.
- Understand and follow standard work instructions (SWIs) and daily production schedules.
- Understand labeling and the flow of work in progress.
- Follow directions and work independently with support from Team Leads and the Section Manager.
- Adhere to facility policies, including attendance expectations and company values.
- Perform other assigned duties to support cross-training or work in various shop areas.
- Promote a culture based on Caterpillar's Values in Action.
- Follow facility safety policies, safe job procedures, hazardous risk assessments, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Communicate effectively with employees and interface with plant management, supervisors, and production personnel.
- Contribute to team effort and serve as a positive role model while supporting employees throughout the organization.
- Ensure customer requirements are met and conduct business with honesty and integrity.
Benefits
- 80 hours of vacation and an additional 24 hours of paid personal time off.
- 10 paid holidays.
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%, offered on the first day of employment.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance offered on the first day of employment.
- Potential annual performance increase.
- Paid holiday shutdown at the end of the year, dependent on business needs.
- 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.
- 7% second-shift premium.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
