Precision Inspector: CMM & Gear Expert

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Inspector to perform complete inspections of experimental and production parts to ensure conformance with standards. The role involves planning layouts, interpreting engineering drawings, and applying precision measurement tools to verify dimensions and fit.

The candidate will conduct first run inspections, support tool and fixture validation, and help establish inspection standards. Strong blueprint reading and CMM capability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of inspection experience.
• Ability to learn CMM programming and operation.

Responsibilities

• Plan inspection procedures from design prints and specs.
• Perform process inspection during fabrication and assembly.
• Present data to QA for standards and procedures.

Skills

Inspection experience

Blueprint reading

CMM programming

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Inspector to perform complete inspections of experimental and production parts to ensure conformance with standards. The role involves planning layouts, interpreting engineering drawings, and applying precision measurement tools to verify dimensions and fit.

The candidate will conduct first run inspections, support tool and fixture validation, and help establish inspection standards. Strong blueprint reading and CMM capability are required.