Assembler Inspector (2nd Shift)
Caterpillar
- Location
- Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $28/hr
- H-1B history
- 106 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Skills
About this role
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. What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience? It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 100 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community and your world. Our dedicated Minneapolis team produces the machines our customers need to build the world’s roads and highways. When you join Caterpillar as a working Assembly Inspector , you become a key part ensuring each machine leaves our facility with the excellent quality Caterpillar is known for, making it possible for our customers to do the work and build a better world. What to Expect: As a part of the Caterpillar team, your first priority will be to put safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries and safety incidents. As an Assembly Inspector, you will assemble quality products, you will also calibrate, certify, maintain and repair torque and metrology equipment, and assure machines adhere to quality standards. By inspecting each piece to ensure alignment with design records, engineering standards, and other non-print requirements, you ensure quality is maintained and any defects are identified, addressed, and documented. Collaboration and skills in prioritization will be key as you work with teams to respond to, manage, and resolve assembly related quality problems while working to meet production schedules. Through your work as an Assembly Inspector, you will support team People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost initiatives. Our team’s dedication and innovation enable our customers to build the roads that connect our world. Without a dedicated workforce that lives by our Values in Action, our team could not effectively produce the machines our customers need to build the roads that connect our world. Pay Rate and Schedule: The position includes a total compensation extension rate of $28.35/hour plus a comprehensive Day-One Benefit program. Paid weekly. Paid time-off: Vacation/PTO, holiday, and Winter Holiday*. 401K matching AND additional annual company contribution*. THIS IS A SECOND SHIFT ROLE. Openings available on 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. All initial communication and status updates will be via email. The successful candidate must bring (basic qualifications): 3 years of assembly experience in heavy machine or heavy manufacturing environment Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawing 3 years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing environments including line inspections (parts inspection) Top Candidates will have: Prior Caterpillar Paving experience Previous experience operating CMM instruments and devices Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) Experience with calibrating and using torque tools, mechanical tools, inspection hand tools, surface plates, gage blocks, and other setup tools Utilizing computers for production transactions and experience with Windows, SAP, & Microsoft products Heavy crane equipment 2 year technical or votech training Details: Shift: 2nd Shift Hours: