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.

Job Summary:

As a Quality Technician at Caterpillar Inc. you will perform quality control and/or technical support for all functional departments.
What You Will Do (including but not limited to):

• Perform quality control on receiving, shipping, storage, processing, renovation, inspection equipment maintenance, communication, packaging and returns.
• Ensure customer standards are maintained.
• Lead inspection staff and assist in training incoming quality personnel.
• Use specialized equipment including: hoists, saws, grinders, material handling vehicles, and chemical solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or electronic schematics diagrams.
• Working knowledge of CMM software.
• Working knowledge of inspection tools including, micrometers and various gages.
• Strong customer focus.
• Legacy software experience.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Previous experience in quality control or manufacturing.
• Previous Leadership experience.
• Degree or taking classes towards degree.
• Geomagic software skills.
• Geomagic Design X knowledge.
• Lidar scanning application.
• Microsoft office and computer skills.

Additional Information:

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM.
• This is an on-site position in Hodges, SC.
• 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$20.15 - $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:

March 12, 2026 - March 26, 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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