
Quality Specialist- 2nd and 3rd Shift-East Peoria Bldg KK
Caterpillar · East Peoria, IL
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at Caterpillar (industrial) in East Peoria, IL. Identify, document, and communicate product defects and nonconformances.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live quality postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $96k–$125k, from 28 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 49%
- Root cause 46%
- Supplier quality 44%
- SPC 39%
- Team leadership 39%
- FMEA 34%
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This plant: Caterpillar in East Peoria
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Qualifications
- ✓Previous experience in Operations
- ✓Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
- ✓Walk, squat, and bend over for intervals at a time
- ✓Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- ✓Strong commitment to safety and quality
- ✓Meticulous and analytical nature
- ✓Ability to work various shifts and flexible hours
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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.
(including but not limited to)
- •Perform inspections at assigned BIQ quality gates using approved inspection methods, gauges, and checklists.
- •Identify, document, and communicate product defects and nonconformances
- •Contain defective material and prevent it from moving to the next operation or customer.
- •Accurately record defect information, inspection results, and defect descriptions in applicable quality systems.
- •Support BIQ processes including Stop Capability, Problem Description, Sorting, Feedback, and Problem Solving
- •Use precision measurement equipment and gauges to verify compliance with engineering specifications
- •Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
Basic
Top candidates will also have
- •Ability to read engineering prints and specifications.
- •Knowledge of inspection methods and measurement techniques.
- •Experience using precision measuring equipment and quality inspection tools.
- •Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- •Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel.
What You Will Get
Our 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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
- •Competitive base salary- starting pay rate at $26.66, plus $1.00 night-shift premium
- •Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- •Paid time off plan (prorated based on start date)
- •401k savings plan
- •Wellness programs
Additional Information
- •Positions are East Peoria- Building KK
- •There is no relocation offered for these positions
- •This position is subject to a 90-day probationary period during which the employee must successfully pass the 4Q61 test. Employees who successfully complete the test within the probationary period will be classified as a 4Q61. Failure to pass the test within the 90-day probationary period will result in termination of employment
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
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Summary Pay Range
$0.00 - $0.00
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 14, 2026 - November 10, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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