Precision Inspector - CMM & Tooling

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an inspector to ensure parts meet design standards through detailed inspection and calibration of precision tools.

The role emphasizes interpretation of engineering prints and first-run verification across fabrication and assembly stages. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of inspection experience, with the ability to learn CMM programming and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 3 years of inspection experience.
• Ability to learn CMM programming and operation.
• Strong ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Plan and interpret inspection procedures and sequences from engineering prints and specs.
• Perform process inspection during fabrication and assembly.
• Verify tooling and fixtures by first-run inspection and data presentation to QA.
• Inspect first-run, production, and experimental parts when methods are inadequate.
• Calibrate and repair precision measuring tools as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Inspection experience

Quality assurance

CMM basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Optical comparators

Micrometers

Probograph

Gauges

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an inspector to ensure parts meet design standards through detailed inspection and calibration of precision tools.

The role emphasizes interpretation of engineering prints and first-run verification across fabrication and assembly stages. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of inspection experience, with the ability to learn CMM programming and blueprints.