Fabrications Quality Technician II - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a quality technician for the 3rd shift in Sanford, NC. You will oversee measurement processes, perform audits, and document results to support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement across assembly areas.

The role requires strong problem solving, data gathering, and the ability to follow standard work while collaborating with engineering and suppliers to address quality issues.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or 2 years related experience.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Caterpillar software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee component measurement and investigation of quality issues.
• Perform quality audits and root-cause analysis.
• Inspect components for quality and document results.
• Gather defect data and support continuous improvement with checks and sheets.
• Ensure adherence to 5S, CI ideas, waste elimination, and standard work.
• Provide quality support and collaborate with engineering on design/manufacturing issues.
• Meet with suppliers to determine root causes.

Skills

Two-year degree

Troubleshooting

Caterpillar systems

Standard Work

Multitasking

Communication

Physical stamina

Repetitive tasks

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

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.

3rd Shift Schedule: Sunday night-Friday morning 10:15 PM - 6:15 AM

3rd Shift Starting Pay: $25.92/hour (includes 8% shift premium)

*Mandatory overtime as business needs require.*

Under limited supervision provides oversight and coordination of various quality support activities including component measurement and the investigation, documentation, analysis and resolution of quality issues as well as other duties assigned.

Job duties may include:

• Measures components utilizing a CMM and other measurement tools

• Performs quality audits on component parts and root cause analysis on quality issues

• Performs thorough quality inspection on components

• Gather defect data and supports the continuous improvement efforts. May develop and update successive checks and PQA checks for each area, including check sheets for the assembly line.

• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.

• Provide quality support to the plant by creating and developing business plans for each manufacturing assembly area.

• Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.

• Documents measurements, testing and root cause analysis.

• Catalog quality issues into a computer system and flag defects for repair

• Provide oversight during the assembly process to ensure routings conform to work instructions as well as provide feedback to Engineering on design and manufacturing issues that emerge through the assembly process. May work with Engineering on the solution to address the issue.

• Meet with suppliers as requested to determine and communicate root cause.

• Communicates cross-functionally to complete tasks.

• Contributing team member.

Required qualifications

• 2 yr degree or 2 years functional experience

• Advanced Problem Solving/Troubleshooting Ability

• Advanced Computer and Caterpillar Systems Knowledge

• Ability to Follow Standard Work

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work

• Effective Communication

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to perform repetitive operations

Desired qualifications

• Welding and fabrications experience

• CMM measurement and Quality Lab experience

Additional Information:

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:

$24.00 - $30.30

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:

August 27, 2026 - September 3, 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.