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.
QG & PDI Assembly Auditor – 3rd Shift
Quality Gate and Pre-Delivery Auditor
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS
What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!
This position encompasses the audit of all engines during various stages of the build process. The main responsibilities include auditing engines for compliance to the appropriate documentation; accurately recording all engine non-conformances in the AQE system and communicating found engine non-conformances to the appropriate person for repair. This person will work closely with all assembly personnel, support groups, and assembly management to meet product quality goals and objectives and will at times assist in quality functions outside of the audit process. This position will rotate throughout various quality gates in the assembly areas and will therefor require that the individual train in multiple areas.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Learning Caterpillar Systems and using them appropriately (MESA, AQE, etc.)
- Computer Skills – Microsoft Teams, Email
- Strong customer focus approach, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse groups.
- Strong quality mindset to protect our customers
- Inspect engine using provided enhance checklist to stop defects from moving forward.
- Ability to be flexible within our facility.
**Basic Qualifications: **
- Torque concept
- Gauging skills
- Quality experience
- Engine knowledge
- Print reading skills
- Basic computer skills
**Top Candidates will also: **
- Be flexible to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
- Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer-based focus.
**Physical Requirements: **
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and be able to squat.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
- Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
- Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks
**Additional Information: **
- Position is for 3rd shift – 10:30pm to 6:30am
- Relocation assistance is NOT offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
- 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
- 11 Paid holidays- (Prorated based upon start date)
- 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
- Climate controlled work environment – most areas
- Clean/safe work environment
- Please attach an updated resume
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Summary Pay Range:
$23.33 - $30.33
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:
May 15, 2026 - May 21, 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.
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