Inspector I (1st Shift)

Employer description

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.

Job DescriptionCATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It’s important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.
 

Caterpillar currently has an opening for an Inspector I position supporting Reman Drivetrain located in the West Fargo, ND facility. The Inspector l performs inspections of materials and verifies process results to ensure conformance to specifications, requirements, and guidelines.

EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred

Two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred

Basic QualificationsMinimum one year experience in quality, inspection or machining preferred

Must possess ability to learn new tasks and able to read/write and interpret standard work instructions

General Tasks and ResponsibilitiesUse precision measuring devices to effectively inspect parts

Operate machinery such as hand tools, air tools, and torque wrenches

Apply and correctly interpret reusability guidelines and determine disposition of materials

Able to operate pallet jacks and other moving equipment

Assist in identifying issues and initiating corrective action processes as necessary

Participate in the CI/PID Process

Actively listen and follow directions provided to you

Ability to work independently with support from Team Leads and Section Manager

Ability to understand labeling and flow of work in progress

Ability to understand and follow SWI’s and daily Production Schedules

Ability to adhere to facility policies to include good attendance and company values

Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop

People Related Tasks and ResponsibilitiesPromote a culture based on our Values in Action

Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed

Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks

Proven ability to work in a team setting

Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization

Ensure customer requirements are met

Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity

Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel

Compensation & Benefits Offered!

Hourly Pay Range: $20.53 - $26.13 (salary negotiations to be offered based on skills/experience)

1st shift Work Hours: 6:00AM- 4:30PM

Monday - Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays

40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime

80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

10 Paid holidays

100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment

Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment

Potential annual performance increase

Clean/safe work environment

Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

Background Screening

Drug & Alcohol Screening

Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Please ensure you frequently sign in to your candidate home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for. https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers.
Keep a frequent check on emails as correspondence will be sent to the email that you used to apply with. 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.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

About Caterpillar 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 

  

Summary Pay Range:

$20.53 - $26.13

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:

September 9, 2026 - October 27, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.