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Senior Inspector

Caterpillar


Job Location:

Gardena, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 30 - 46
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Occupational Summary:

Perform inspection of production work operations and materials on projects and assemblies for conformance to specifications and standards. Perform the complete examination and interpretation of nondestructive test-s for conformance of production materials purchased parts and workmanship to establish requirements.

Work Performed:

  • Plan and interpret inspection procedures sequence setup and mathematical computation required working from engineering design prints drawings and work orders.

  • May be required to make surface plate or table setup and/or layout part to check dimensional deviation using precision measuring instruments.

  • Approve acceptable items and reject unacceptable items and verify re-operation required. Maintain records and paperwork as required.

  • Perform complete visual and other required inspections of subassemblies assemblies and complete systems. Set up and operate testing equipment and fixtures as required.

  • May assist Engineering in the development of operating standards calibration troubleshooting and repair procedures of new or established systems.

  • Issue control and make minor repair to inspection stamps. Maintain records for furnaces and ovens.

  • Collect samples of various cleaning chemicals for testing and update cleaning facility records

  • Perform such typical operations as the inspection of production parts and assemblies for quality cleanliness workmanship gauge hardness and close tolerance dimensions.

  • Perform fluorescent penetrant magnetic particle and dye penetrant tests. Interpret to accept or reject parts according to specifications.

  • May grind surfaces of parts to aid in determining extent of flaws.

  • Perform gage and tool calibration.

  • Operate program and troubleshoot programs on the Gear Measurement System

  • Ability to train all required skills for inspectors.

What You Have:

  • High School GED or equivalent

  • May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 6 years of experience in the field or in a related field

  • Must be willing to work any shift

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 Pay Range:

$30.75 - $46.13

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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:

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.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

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