Quality Technician - BHLN
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
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.
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters h 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.
As a product auditor on the Quality team in BHLN Waco, TX you will perform quality inspections to ensure our machines meet specifications. You will document quality issues into a computer system and flag any found defects for repairs.
Summary Pay Range:$22.90 - $28.65
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Perform quality inspection based on the check- list of inspection points/procedures
- Complete inspections using a checklist and tooling provided (static tools, electrical tests, templates, etc.)
- Perform overall quality inspection at quality gates or at pre-delivery inspection
- Inspects products to ensure it meets the specifications
- Document quality issues into a computer system and flag defects for repair
- Calibration of assembly tools
- Process time studies and audits as needed for quality improvements
- Cross-functional communication to complete tasks
- Contributing team member
- Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to perform repetitive operations
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Ability to climb ladders
- 1 year of mechanical assembly experience
- Experience in SAP software
- Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with inspection and product auditing processes
- Intermediate proficiency with measurement equipment and gauges
- Strong working knowledge of Assembly/Manufacturing practices
- Advanced problem solving/troubleshooting ability
- Ability to follow Standard Work
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Heavy equipment experience
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: M-Th 6 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Must be able to work overtime on Fridays as needed to support business needs.
Work location: Waco, TX – Orchard Ln
- BHLN (BCP Assembly Backhoe Logistics Node) group
Compensation: $22.90
No relocation assistance is available for this position.
Employee benefit detailsOur 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…
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