Quality Specialist IV - 2nd Shift

Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us. Description This posting is for Quality Specialist IV(2nd shift), inspecting welds and structures to Caterpillar standards. A Quality Specialist IV may also work other areas, including, but not limited to paint and assembly. JOB DUTIES (INCLUDED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO): Perform ultrasonic testing of fabricated components to determine internal weld quality. Conduct visual weld inspection of fabricated components to determine external weld quality. Inspect welds for conformance to structural integrity, dimensional, and appearance requirements. Apply engineering drawings and Caterpillar specifications to determine conformance of components and features. Create detailed records of defects with part numbers, written descriptions, and photographs. Communicate inspection results and provide feedback to operations to ensure defects do not repeat. Perform chemical concentration verifications and make adjustments to ensure process capability. Build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers. Basic Qualifications Resume required At least one year of experience is required in one of the following areas: Quality Inspection, Welding and Fabrication, Machining, Assembly, Paint, Logistics, or Torque Tooling. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Some experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, Teams) or related software. Ability to work independently and organize time effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications. Must be able to work in fast-paced environment Physical Job Requirements – Quality Production: Constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks at assigned workstation. Walks on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools from distances of a few feet to approximately 80 feet; frequently to constantly throughout the shift. Constantly operates equipment and machinery that requires clear focus, decision making, depth perception, spatial awareness, audio and visual acuity. Occasionally reference standard work, prints, and engineering specification, and other job aids, requiring the ability to read small print on screens and paper Sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) on occasional basis to position body under the machine or at the bottom of the part or machine. Occasionally will work overhead. Kneels on an occasional basis to position body under at the bottom of the part or machine. Squats on a frequent basis to lift material/tools from a cart to the point of operation. Employee may need to remain in a static squatted position for a few minutes at a time on an occasional basis. Climbs up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basis up to a height of 15 feet. May rotate and bend at the waist while reaching into storage bins and positioning body in front of the machine/part on an occasional basis. Reaches with hands/arms in any direction from approximately 3 inches off the floor to overhead range on a frequent basis in any direction. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while pushing or pulling up to 70 lbs. to achieve the proper level of torque. Frequently lifts, up to 10-15 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally lifts, up to 25 lbs.; On a rare basis, the employee might lift, up to 35 lbs. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while holding 10-15 lbs. Frequently operates heavy equipment or machinery. Frequently bends the neck forward. Occasionally twists the neck, tilts the neck sideways or extends the neck to look in different directions. On a rare basis, the employee may have to hold their neck in a static position for a few minutes at a time. Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands, constantly with a light to moderate grip. Occasionally, a forceful grip maybe needed to assemble parts into the correct position. Rare exposure to vibrating tools Frequently uses fingers to operate computer, electronics, and pendant controls Note: Rare = <10% Occasional = 11%-40% Frequent = 41-75% of the time. Constant = Over 76% of the time. Top Candidates Will Also Have: Experience with visual weld inspection Experience in use of manual measurement devices (calipers, gauges, micrometers). Computer literacy, with proficiency in MES, AQE, and Microsoft Excel is highly desirable. Ability to use Visview software to open and view CAD models of assemblies. Experience reading engineering drawings and Caterpillar 1E Specifications. Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Understanding and experience with the root cause and corrective action (RCCA) issue resolution process. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers. Ability to prioritize tasks, be self-motivated, and able to work independently to meet the needs of the facility. Experience in Ultrasonic Testing Additional Information Shift: 2nd Shift - Full Time Hours: M-F, 3pm-11pm, Possible Overtime Starting pay rate: $20.77/hour 7% shift differential Work location: North Little Rock, AR 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). Final details Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.