OTM III - Quality Auditor

Griffin, Georgia

Full time

R0000396779

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.

OTM III – Quality Auditor

3 rd Shift

Role Definition:

As a Quality Inspector at Caterpillar Inc., you will investigate defects reported by warranty, interplant AQE, and Customer Service DSN to understand impact and root cause. You will provide defect investigation summaries to communicate root cause, containment inspections/rework, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

• Containment of quality events may include but are not limited to the inspection of all in house product

• Documenting the status of all units to include performing rework and repairs for the contained population

• Provide daily communication with Quality Supervisor regarding containment status for assigned defects

• Communicate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and Engineering, when cooperative efforts are required to obtain resolution

• Support material disposition for failure analysis activities

• Represent Quality in Griffin NPI process to include validating quality system readiness

• Participate in NPI build follows to identify potential areas for design and process improvements

Requirements:

• Must have knowledge of inspection and manufacturing processes

• Must have successfully worked in multiple work zones/operations within production

• Must have computer experience including Microsoft suit products

• Candidates must exhibit excellent written and oral and written communication skills

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Knowledge of engine assembly

• Experience with IPV test equipment

• Assembly experience in multiple value streams, multiple commodities

• Ability to read prints to include EC levels and impact

Additional Details:

• This is a 3rd shift role.

• This position is located in Griffin, GA.

• Relocation is not available for this position.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$21.38 - $27.31

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:

September 28, 2026 - October 12, 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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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.