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.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE.
- 1st shift: **$20.55/hour **
We don’t lead our industry - our people do. **Watch our video** **to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. **
As a Quality Auditor at Caterpillar, you will:
- Perform quality inspection based on the check- list of inspection points/procedures
- Complete inspections using a checklist and tooling provided (static tools, dry leak testing, Cab electrical tests, templates, etc.)
- Perform overall quality inspection at quality gates or at pre-delivery inspection.
- Use lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35lbs
- Inspect products to ensure it meets the specifications
- Gather data from various tools and tooling systems and document quality issues into a computer system and flag defects for repair
Basic Qualifications:
- Manufacturing experience
**Role requires overtime on a short notice to support business needs. **
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Willing and able to stand for prolonged periods
- Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
- Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Willing and able to pass eye exam for visual weld inspection
Top candidates will also have:
- Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Intermediate proficiency in SAP software
- Previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with inspection and product auditing processes
- Intermediate proficiency with measurement equipment and gages
- Heavy equipment machine assembly experience with tractors or excavators
Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume could lead to application to not be considered. This is a 1st shift** **hourly position in Athens, GA. Entry wage is $20.55/hour. No relocation benefits are available.
1st Shift Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:00AM- 3:10pm
**Role requires overtime on a short notice to support business needs. **
Summary Pay Range:
$20.55 - $25.65
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:
June 24, 2026 - July 8, 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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