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Caterpillar Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Met Lab Technician - Quality Specialist IV

Little Rock Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.45/hr - $29.35/hr

1+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities and building a better world. They are seeking a Met Lab Technician - Quality Specialist IV to perform ultrasonic inspection, chemical concentration testing, and fluid testing for fabricated components at their North Little Rock, AR site. The role involves ensuring quality conformance by applying engineering specifications and communicating results effectively with the operations team.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasonic testing of fabricated components to determine internal weld quality. Testing will be done on components manufactured at NLR and components purchased from external suppliers

Conduct visual weld inspection of fabricated components to determine external weld quality

Apply engineering drawings and specifications to determine conformance of components and features

Create detailed records of defects with part numbers, written descriptions, and photographs documented in the Caterpillar All Quality Events (AQE) database

Communicate inspection results to operations department colleagues and management. Provide feedback in a constructive and diplomatic fashion

Perform chemical concentration testing and make adjustments to ensure process capability

Conduct fluid testing on bulk deliveries and for prime product machine fluid verification

Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers

Qualification

Ultrasonic TestingQuality InspectionEngineering DrawingsChemical TestingFluid TestingSAP-MECommunication SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam Collaboration

Required

At least one year of experience is required in one of the following areas: Quality Inspection, Welding and Fabrication, Machining, Assembly, Paint, or Torque Tooling

Able to work on one's feet and walk between areas for an entire shift (occasionally up to 12 hours)

Ability to use a keyboard, reach above shoulders, below the waist, and safely lift up to 35 pounds unassisted

Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers

Preferred

Previous Ultrasonic Testing (UT) experience and certification is highly desirable

Additional work experience in Quality or Welding

Experience reading engineering drawings and Cat 1E specifications (particularly for welding) is highly desirable. Understanding of GD&T also desirable

Experience with use of manual measurement devices (weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, refractometers, pH/conductivity meters)

Computer literacy with proficiency in SAP-ME, AQE, and Microsoft Excel is highly desirable. Experience using online Caterpillar drawings (EPIX) and 1E Specifications (in REDI) also highly desirable

Understanding and experience with the root cause and corrective action (RCCA) issue resolution process is highly desirable