1st shift Quality PQT Team Lead

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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.

Operations

to see our Athens Team build top‑of‑the‑line excavators and tractors.

• Present quality performance data during Operations PID meetings.
• Monitor calls from assembly or operations and handle, when Product Quality Technicians (PQTs) are occupied with other tasks.
• Provide training to PQTs on key processes, including using SAP ECC for move tickets, operating MHEs, closing CPI BIQ projects, and creating travel tickets.
• Determine whether to extend containment measures based on the defective structures identified.
• Oversee and maintain all quality logs, including containment records, quality alerts, and customer issue logs.
• Collect assembly and PDC containment data for the containment folder by identifying all machines operating within the affected time window.
• Conduct weekly PDAs and participate in assembly PDAs.
• Distribute the daily pass‑down summarizing current issues.
• Issue quality alerts and reissue them upon expiration.
• Serve as the coordinator between operations, engineering, assembly, and paint teams.
• Create quality presentation slides and present quality data during SBU meetings.
• Create move tickets in SAP ECC for items returned from the canopy and sent back out and manage the OPS rework pod for aged inventory.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on PPAPs.

• At least one year of experience in a Quality role (i.e., Quality Auditor, PQT, Quality Lead, etc.)
• Intermediate proficiency in SAP software (Basic skills/Knowledge. Capable of functioning independently).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Basic skills/Knowledge. Capable of functioning independently).
• Role requires overtime on a short notice to support business needs.**

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations.
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

• Caterpillar functional quality experience
• Team lead or supervisory experience
• Defect containment experience
• Product Quality Technician experience (highly desired)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Post‑secondary education
• 6 Sigma Greenbelt training
• Experience with root cause and corrective action tools
• Experience with blueprints or manufacturing drawings
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Strong Customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Independent decision‑making and problem solving
• Tractors (i.e. “Dozers”) and/or Excavators knowledge

Note:

Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered.

This is a 1st shift hourly position starting at $24.80/hour.

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 7 am – 3:10 pm

Summary Pay Range: $24.80 – $31.05

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.

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

December 22, 2025 – January 4, 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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