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Quality Technician II

Caterpillar · North Little Rock, AR

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Industry
Industrial
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Caterpillar (industrial) in North Little Rock, AR. Medium Wheel Loaders, and DV components and DV machines.

Tools it names
Root cause, Machining, Welding, SAP
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 14 other live quality postings in Arkansas.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 1+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 27%
  • ✓ Welding 20%
  • FDA / GMP 20%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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Qualifications

  • ✓At least one year of experience is required in one of the following areas: Quality Inspection, Welding and Fabrication, Machining, Assembly, Paint, or Logistics.
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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 Our World

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as a Quality Technician II on our 1st shift team earning day ONE benefits with a quarterly bonus program.

As a Quality Technician II 1st shift earning $21.75 an hour you will perform quality inspection of Motor Grader, Medium Wheel Loaders, and DV components and DV machines. Emphasis is on assembly and paint process inspection. Apply Caterpillar engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to judge conformance of NLR products.

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.

Basic

Top Candidates will also have

  • •Additional work experience, particularly in a manufacturing quality role, is highly desirable.
  • •Experience reading engineering drawings and Cat 1E specifications is highly

desirable. Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance is also desirable.

  • •Computer literacy with proficiency in SAP-ME, AQE, and Microsoft Excel is highly desirable.
  • •Ability to use Teamcenter software to open and view CAD models of Prime

Product and assemblies is highly desirable. Experience using online Caterpillar drawings (in EPIX or PRWB) and 1E Specifications (in REDI) also highly desirable.

  • •Experience in use of manual measurement devices (calipers, gauges, micrometers, and etc) highly desirable.
  • •Understanding and experience with the root cause and corrective action (RCCA) or 8D issue resolution process is highly desirable.
  • •Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers.

Additional Information

Shift: 1st Shift - Full Time

Hours: M-F, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Possible Overtime

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.

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 .

Summary Pay Range

$21.75 - $27.30

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 19, 2026 - October 24, 2026

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

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