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Quality Technician - BHLN - Waco, TX

Caterpillar · Waco, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Waco, TX. TX you will perform quality inspections to ensure our machines meet specifications.

They ask for
1+ years
Tools it names
Time studies, Tooling, SAP
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 28 other live quality postings in Texas.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 34%
  • Team leadership 34%
  • FDA / GMP 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Time studies, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedRelocation helpLifts up to 35 lbs

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Perform quality inspection based on the check- list of inspection points/procedures
  • ◆Complete inspections using a checklist and tooling provided (static tools, electrical tests, templates, etc.)
  • ◆Perform overall quality inspection at quality gates or at pre-delivery inspection
  • ◆Inspects products to ensure it meets the specifications
  • ◆Document quality issues into a computer system and flag defects for repair
  • ◆Calibration of assembly tools
  • ◆Process time studies and audits as needed for quality improvements
  • ◆Cross-functional communication to complete tasks
  • ◆Contributing team member

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods
  • ✓Ability to perform repetitive operations
  • ✓Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
  • ✓Ability to climb ladders

Basic

Qualifications

  • ✓1 year of mechanical assembly experience
  • ✓Experience in SAP software
  • ✓Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.

Description

As a product auditor on the Quality team in BHLN Waco, TX you will perform quality inspections to ensure our machines meet specifications. You will document quality issues into a computer system and flag any found defects for repairs.

Summary Pay Range

$22.90 - $28.65

Top Candidates will also have

  • •Previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment
  • •Experience with inspection and product auditing processes
  • •Intermediate proficiency with measurement equipment and gauges
  • •Strong working knowledge of Assembly/Manufacturing practices
  • •Advanced problem solving/troubleshooting ability
  • •Ability to follow Standard Work
  • •Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • •Ability to multitask and prioritize work
  • •Heavy equipment experience

Additional Information

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: M-Th 6 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Must be able to work overtime on Fridays as needed to support business needs.

Work location: Waco, TX – Orchard Ln - BHLN (BCP Assembly Backhoe Logistics Node) group

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Employee benefit details

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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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

October 13, 2026 - November 30, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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