Supplier Quality Technician-1st Shift

Career Area:
Operations

Job Description:

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Supplier Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Lafayette, Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment.

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CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Supplier Quality Technician .

In this role you will be responsible for providing assembly and machine shop quality support for suspected nonconforming material; accomplished through the inspection and documentation of engine components. You will compare the non-conforming part to the Caterpillar print, applicable quality standard and document any variations as it relates to the form, fit, and/or function of the part.

Upon discovery of a nonconformance, you will document the discrepancy, provide visual proof of the nonconformance, reference the applicable quality standard, and draft a system alert which is communicated back to internal support teams along with the supplier. In addition, you may also be responsible for ensuring that discrepant materials are quarantined in a timely manner. Other activities include processing dealer returned material, performing correlation audits with suppliers, and rework nonconforming material to support operations.


Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• React to operations line calls for problematic parts.
• Read Caterpillar prints, understand GD&T, and communicate non-conformances
• Troubleshoot issues with parts.
• Gage utilization to check part conformance.
• Strong customer focus, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse groups.

Basic Qualifications:

• Attached Resume with experience with:
  • Gaging
  • Quality
  • Blueprint Reading
  • GD&T
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

Top Candidates will also:

• Possess problem solving skills to assist in Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Knowledge of engines & engine components
• Be flexible to work overtime as needed to support production demands
• Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer-based focus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and be able to squat.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Additional Information:

• Position is for 1st shift - 6:30am to 2:30pm
• This position with train on 1st shift.
• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation assistance is NOT offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• Climate controlled work environment - most areas
• Clean/safe work environment
• Please attach an updated resume

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$30.28 - $38.52

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:
June 9, 2026 - June 16, 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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