Machine Shop Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Machine Shop Quality Technician for 2nd shift (3:30 pm–11:30 pm). You will provide assembly and machine shop quality support for suspected nonconforming machined parts, inspecting engine parts against Caterpillar prints and quality standards, and documenting discrepancies.

The role also involves quarantining discrepant materials when needed, processing customer returns, and participating in audits.

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass BAT (Basic Assembly Training) or BMT (Basic Machining Training) for both written and hands-on exercises.
• Gauging skills.
• Quality experience.
• Engine knowledge.
• Print reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in forged and cast metals.
• Machining.
• Gaging.
• Quality.
• Blueprint Reading.
• GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Learning Caterpillar Systems and using them appropriately (eMachine, AQE, etc.).
• React to operations line calls for problematic parts.
• Read Caterpillar prints, understand GD&T, and communicate non-conformances.
• Troubleshoot issues with parts.
• Gage utilization to check part conformance.
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Teams, Email
• Strong customer focus, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse groups.

Skills

Gauging skills

Quality experience

Engine knowledge

Print reading skills

Basic computer skills

Gaging

Blueprint Reading

GD&T

Job description

Caterpillar in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Machine Shop Quality Technician for 2nd shift (3:30 pm–11:30 pm). You will provide assembly and machine shop quality support for suspected nonconforming machined parts, inspecting engine parts against Caterpillar prints and quality standards, and documenting discrepancies.

The role also involves quarantining discrepant materials when needed, processing customer returns, and participating in audits.