Quality Technician II

Caterpillar Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in North Little Rock, AR is hiring a Quality Technician II for 1st shift. You will inspect components and assemblies, applying engineering drawings and Cat specifications to ensure conformance. The role emphasizes measurement, RCCA practices, and cross-functional collaboration.

We offer day-one benefits, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive total rewards package; shift is 7 a.m.–3 p.m. with possible overtime and overtime eligibility applies to full-time staff.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in quality inspection, welding, fabrication, machining, assembly, paint or logistics.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and Cat 1E specifications; GD&T knowledge desirable.
• Computer literacy with SAP-ME, AQE and Microsoft Excel.
• Teamcenter for CAD model viewing; familiarity with EPIX/PRWB drawings and REDI specs desirable.
• Experience using calipers, gauges, micrometers and related tools.
• Understanding RCCA or 8D problem resolution processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspection of Motor Grader, Medium Wheel Loaders, and DV components.
• Apply Caterpillar drawings, specifications and standards to judge conformance.
• Support assembly and paint process inspections on 1st shift.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Geometric dimensioning

RCCA/8D

Communication

CAD viewing

GD&T

Teamcenter

Excel

Tools

SAP-ME

AQE

Excel

Teamcenter

EPIX

PRWB

REDI

CAD models

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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.

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.

Your Work Shapes Our World

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as a Quality Technician II on our 1st shift team earning day ONE benefits with a quarterly bonus program.

As a Quality Technician II 1st shift earning $21.75 an hour you will perform quality inspection of Motor Grader, Medium Wheel Loaders, and DV components and DV machines. Emphasis is on assembly and paint process inspection. Apply Caterpillar engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to judge conformance of NLR products.

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Basic Qualifications

• At least one year of experience is required in one of the following areas: Quality Inspection, Welding and Fabrication, Machining, Assembly, Paint, or Logistics.

Top Candidates will also have

• Additional work experience, particularly in a manufacturing quality role, is highly desirable.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and Cat 1E specifications is highly desirable. Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance is also desirable.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in SAP-ME, AQE, and Microsoft Excel is highly desirable.
• Ability to use Teamcenter software to open and view CAD models of Prime Product and assemblies is highly desirable. Experience using online Caterpillar drawings (in EPIX or PRWB) and 1E Specifications (in REDI) also highly desirable.
• Experience in use of manual measurement devices (calipers, gauges, micrometers, and etc) highly desirable.
• Understanding and experience with the root cause and corrective action (RCCA) or 8D issue resolution process is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers.

Additional Information

Shift: 1st Shift - Full Time

Hours: M-F, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Possible Overtime

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Summary Pay Range

$21.75 - $27.30

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

October 19, 2026 - October 24, 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.