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Manufacturing Technician I (1st Shift)

Caterpillar · West Fargo, North Dakota

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.

CATERPILLAR 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 a Manufacturing Technician I position supporting Reman Drivetrain located in the West Fargo, ND facility. Manufacturing Technician I performs inspections of materials and verifies process results to ensure conformance to specifications, requirements, and guidelines.  In addition, Manufacturing Technician I can setup/read measuring equipment to determine disposition of parts.

Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year experience in quality, inspection or machining preferred
  • Background in MRP/ERP software systems as well as MS Office preferred; preference given to candidates with SAP knowledge and product knowledge
  • Must possess ability to deal with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

General Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Use precision measuring devices to effectively inspect parts
  • Operate machinery such as hand tools and air tools
  • Backup for computerized inspection equipment such as FARO CMM and

      Faro Laser tracker to measure pivot shafts as required

  • Apply and correctly interpret reusability guidelines and determine disposition of materials
  • Assist in the development of reusability guidelines and work instructions
  • Perform incoming receiving inspection
  • Perform 1st article inspections on non-standardized parts
  • Able to operate pallet jacks and other moving equipment
  • Responsible for identifying issues and initiating corrective action processes as necessary
  • Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop
  • Other duties as assigned

People Related Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Promote a culture based on our Values in Action
  • Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and use 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: $24.33 - $30.97 (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


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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:

$24.33 - $30.97

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:

June 11, 2026 - June 18, 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.

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