Inspector I (1st Shift)

About the Role

Caterpillar Remanufacturing brings the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers rely on us to provide high-quality, sustainable solutions that support their business and promote a circular economy. As an Inspector I supporting Reman Drivetrain at the West Fargo, ND facility, you will perform inspections of materials and verify process results to ensure conformance to specifications, requirements, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Use precision measuring devices to effectively inspect parts.
• Operate machinery such as hand tools, air tools, and torque wrenches.
• Apply and correctly interpret reusability guidelines and determine disposition of materials.
• Operate pallet jacks and other moving equipment.
• Assist in identifying issues and initiating corrective action processes as necessary.
• Participate in the CI/PID Process.
• Actively listen and follow directions provided by Team Leads and Section Manager.
• Work independently with support from leadership.
• Understand labeling and flow of work in progress.
• Follow Standard Work Instructions (SWI’s) and daily Production Schedules.
• Adhere to facility policies, including good attendance and company values.
• Perform any duties or tasks assigned to promote cross-training or support for various areas of the shop.

People & Culture

• Promote a culture based on Caterpillar’s Values in Action.
• Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures, and hazardous risk assessments; use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work collaboratively with employees throughout the day to communicate needs and perform job-related tasks.
• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees.
• Ensure customer requirements are met.
• Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity.
• Interface with plant management, supervisors, and production personnel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in quality, inspection, or machining preferred.
• Ability to learn new tasks and read/write/interpret standard work instructions.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $20.53 - $26.13 (salary negotiations based on skills and experience).

Schedule

• 1st shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays.
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime.

Benefits

• 80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 10 paid holidays.
• 100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance offered on day 1 of employment.
• Potential annual performance increase.
• Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs).
• Clean and safe work environment.

All eligible candidates must pass pre-employment screenings, including background check, drug & alcohol screening, and post-offer medical questionnaire.