Inspector General

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking an inspection-focused professional to verify production work and materials against specifications.

You will interpret Ultrasonic/Eddy current, radiographic, and nondestructive testing results to ensure conformance and certify welding equipment and personnel. The role covers surface, dimensional, and quality checks, with responsibilities spanning setup, testing, record-keeping, and collaboration with Engineering to develop standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess demonstrated computer skills.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.
• Available to work on 1st or 2nd Shift.
• BAAN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and interpret inspection procedures, sequence setup, and mathematical computation from engineering prints and work orders.
• Approve acceptable items and reject unacceptable items; maintain records.
• Perform visual inspections of electrical/electronic components, subassemblies, and assemblies.
• Set up and operate testing equipment and fixtures as required.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate Ultrasonic/Eddy current equipment and interpret findings.
• Assist Engineering in developing operating standards and calibration procedures.
• Set up and operate radiographic equipment and interpret findings.
• Observe welding techniques and certify equipment and personnel as qualified.
• Perform inspection stamping control tasks and maintain related records.

Skills

Demonstrated computer skills

Read drawings & schematics

1st or 2nd shift availability

Tools

BAAN

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

About the Role:

Perform inspection of production work operations and materials on projects and assemblies for conformance to specifications and standards. Perform the complete examination and interpretation of Ultrasonic/ Eddy current, Radiographic, and nondestructive tests for conformance of production materials, weldments, purchased parts, and workmanship to establish requirements. Certify welding equipment and/or personnel in conformance with established requirements.

What You Will Do

• Plan and interpret inspection procedures, sequence setup, and mathematical computation required, working from engineering design prints, drawings, and work orders

• May be required to make surface plate or table setup and/or layout part to check dimensional deviation using precision measuring instruments

• Approve acceptable items and reject unacceptable items, and verify reoperation required. Maintain records and paperwork as required

• Perform complete visual and other required inspections of electrical/electronic components, subassemblies, assemblies, and complete systems

• Set up and operate testing equipment and fixtures as required

• Set up, calibrate, and operate various types of Ultrasonic/Eddy current equipment using calibration test blocks and interpret findings

• May assist Engineering in the development of operating standards, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair procedures of new or established systems

• Set up and operate radiographic equipment and visually examine radiographic film and interpret findings

• Observe techniques of fusion welders and resistance welders during certification tests and examine test specimen to determine quality standards are met; issue certification to those who qualify; certify resistance welding equipment

• Perform various clerical duties necessary in the control of inspection stamps

• Issue, control, and make minor repair to inspection stamps. Maintain records for furnaces, ovens, and fusion welders

• Collect samples of various cleaning chemicals for testing and update cleaning facility records

• Perform such typical operations as the inspection of production parts and assemblies for quality, cleanliness, workmanship, gauge, hardness, and close tolerance dimensions

• Perform fluorescent penetrant, magnetic particle and dye penetrant tests. Interpret to accept or reject parts according to specifications

• May grind surfaces of parts to aid in determining extent of flaws

What You Have:

• Must possess demonstrated computer skills

• Ability to read drawings and schematics

• Available to work on 1st or 2nd Shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools

• Experience using BAAN

_ Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at _ www.caterpillar.com/careers. _

Summary Pay Range:

$21.00 - $32.80

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:

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.

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