**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. **Essential Responsibilities** : -Performs periodic documented testing of materials, both manufactured and purchased – including material trials and retesting, to quality specifications -Records quality test results, communicates results, issues quality alerts and deviations as needed, in a timely manner -Monitor and analyze test data, identify trends in data and communicate to supervisor and manufacturing engineers as needed; Statistical Process Control (SPC) -Performs periodic reviews of testing standard work and recommends any needed changes -Perform SAP transactions needed to place material in/out of quality hold and quarantine/label nonconforming material -Support Product Teams -Maintain Quality and Processes -Conduct material testing, including performance testing -Communicate test results clearly and concisely in a timely manner -Reviews incoming material certificates of analysis (COA’s) on an audit basis for compliance to specifications and records audit results -Monitors quality standards of manufactured materials -Complete needed equipment calibrations and preventive maintenance; communicate any calibration concerns -Program testing equipment for new part additions. This includes the Instron testing equipment as well as Keyence, Hexagon, MTS equipment, Alpha testing equipment as needed **Basic Qualifications** : *2 years manufacturing experience *1 year SAP experience **Top candidates will also have** : *Strong communication skills, both oral and written *Works well with others, especially during high stress situations and at all levels of the organization *Strong analytical and problem-solving skills *Familiar with CQMS/ISO certification, especially calibration, document control, internal auditing *Self-starter, able to work independently *Experience with Infinity SPC system *Experience using and programming testing equipment; Instron, Alpha, Keyence Image Measurement, Hexagon CMM, 3D scanning, MTS test equipment **Shift & Pay Information** **:** Shift: 3rd - Sunday - Thursday, 11PM - 7:30AM Starting pay: $23.80/hour + $1/hour night shift premium **Additional Information** : This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers . **Additional Information** : *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. If you wish to know the status of your application - please review your job submissions on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. **Posting Dates:** November 12, 2024 - November 26, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .