Fabrications Product Quality Auditor - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC is hiring a Fabrications Product Quality Auditor to inspect fabrication structures and welds, and ensure parts meet engineering specs. You will log defects and support continuous improvement using standard work and CPS practices.

The role includes second shift with specific hours and a generous benefits package. Starting pay is $21.82/hour with 8% shift premium, and a pathway to quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to use measuring tools and gauges.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar systems ATRS, PINPoint, and Geneo.
• Experience with welding or fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes inspections of fabrication structures and undercarriage using standard work and tooling.
• Performs quality inspection at gates or pre-delivery inspection.
• Inspects welds to ensure specifications are met.
• Identifies defects, photographs, and records results in defect system.
• Follows CPS principles of 5S, CI idea reporting, waste elimination and standard work.

Skills

Basic Computer skills

Measuring tools

Welding

ATR S

PINPoint

Geneo

Microsoft Office

Tools

ATR S (Assembly Tracking and Reliability System)

PINPoint

Geneo

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top‑of‑the‑line compact track loaders.

As an Fabrications Product Quality Auditor at Caterpillar you will:

Job Responsibility:

• Completes inspections of fabrication structures and undercarriage using standard work, a checklist, and tooling provided (gauges, templates, etc.)
• Performs overall quality inspection at quality gates or at pre‑delivery inspection.
• Inspects welds on the product to ensure it meets the specifications as outlined by Engineering.
• Identifies defects, takes pictures, and records results in the defect management system.
• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift parts up to 35 pounds individually
• Occasional bending, reaching, and squatting while performing tasks
• Consistent usage of required PPE for the task being performed
• Ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Ability to stand at the workstation while performing tasks

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic Computer skills
• Ability to use measuring tools and check gauges

Desired Qualification:

• Knowledge of Caterpillar systems ATRS (Assembly Tracking and Reliability System), PINPoint, Geneo)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook)
• Previous quality, welding or fabrication experience

Starting pay:

2nd Shift:

$21.82/hour (includes 8% shift premium)

2nd Shift Schedule:

Monday – Friday 2:15 PM - 10:15 PM

*Mandatory overtime required/Scheduled in advance*

Additional Information:

Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Summary Pay Range:

$20.20 - $25.25

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

* These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

Posting Dates:

September 18, 2026 - September 30, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.