Coordinate Precision Inspector

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. Program and operate high accuracy measurement / instrumentation systems to make complete inspection of experimental and production parts and assemblies for conformance to standards, using precision measuring instruments and equipment as required. Plan and interpret inspection procedures and sequence including necessary layout, setup and mathematical computation required, working from engineering design prints, drawings, work orders, specifications and standards. Perform process inspection of experimental work operations during fabrication and assembly. Prove manufacturing and inspection capabilities of tools and fixtures by making first run inspection of parts and assemblies and presents collected data to quality assurance for the purpose of establishing standards and procedures. Inspect first run production and/or experimental parts and assemblies when inspection tooling and methods are not adequate. Plan inspection procedures including necessary layout, programming and mathematical computation required for all types of tooling and precision measuring devices in accordance with tooling standards, tool orders, service requests and tool design drawing specifications, using tooling information and data from production, tooling, engineering and other departments concerned. Inspect such tooling including perishable tooling and cutting tools, parallels and dies, templates and other special and general purpose tools involving closely coordinated locating points, interrelated dimensions in more than one plane, compound angles and irregular contours. Recommend tool design, product design, or planning revisions to make tools more efficient and practical to operate. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, GED or equivalent Able to interpret drawings, blueprints 2-3 years of experience working in a production environment Be able to work any shift Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of working in a production environment CMM experience Solar Turbines is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply. Solar Turbines conducts Drug Screens and Background Checks. 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. Summary Pay Range: $15.60 - $37.52 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: Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions. Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.

Salary : $16 - $38