Associate Overhaul Technician (2nd Shift)

Solar Turbines; Mabank (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, etc

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Disoc…

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an on-site technician for a 2nd shift role in Operations. You will disassemble and reassemble gas compressor models, operate power tools, and ensure precise measurements for quality assembly.

You will input data into Power Apps and coordinate tooling logistics on customer sites. A strong mechanical background and willingness to work overtime are essential. Ideal candidates have experience with compressor rotors balancing and working in dynamic environments, with

Qualifications

• Experience with precision measuring equipment required.
• Familiarity with dynamic balancing activities related to compressor rotors.
• Previous experience in O&G operations and/or strong mechanical background.
• Must be dependable and willing to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble & reassemble multiple gas compressor models using special tooling.
• Operate hand, pneumatic, and battery powered tools.
• Clean components in wash bay and blast cabinet.
• Measure critical dimensions with micrometers, calipers, depth mics, etc.
• Move heavy equipment with overhead cranes and fork-lifts.
• Use BOM, assembly planning, and engineered drawings.
• Input compressor build data into Power Apps system.
• Coordinate logistics for compressor tooling to customer sites.
• Maintain safety awareness and manage hazards.
• Learn quickly and retain knowledge across compressor models.
• Work in a team and maintain a positive attitude.
• Repair/overhaul experience of centrifugal gas compressors or turbomachinery.

Skills

Precision measuring equipment

Dynamic balancing

O&G operations experience

Mechanical background

Willing to overtime/weekends

Tools

Power Apps

BOM / assembly planning / engineered drawings

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

This is a 2nd shift position

What you will do:

• Utilizing special tooling to disassemble & reassemble multiple gas compressor models.
• Operating hand, pneumatic, and battery powered tools.
• Cleaning components in wash bay & blast cabinet.
• Measuring critical dimensions using micrometers, calipers, depth mics, etc…
• Operating overhead cranes & fork-lifts to move heavy equipment.
• Using BOM, assembly planning, engineered drawings.
• Inputting the compressor build data into the Power Apps computer system.
• Organize, maintain, and coordinate logistics for compressor tooling going to customer sites.
• Commitment to safety awareness & attention to potential hazards.
• Able to learn quickly and retain knowledge across multiple compressor models.
• Committed to working in a team environment & maintaining a positive attitude
• Repair/overhaul experience of centrifugal gas compressors or other turbomachinery.

What you will have:

• Experience with precision measuring equipment
• Familiarity/experience with dynamic balancing activities related to compressor rotors.
• Previous experience in O&G operations and/or strong mechanical background.
• Must be dependable and willing to work overtime and weekends.
  Comfortable with working in a dynamic & frequently shifting environment.

What will set you apart:

• Prior/current exposure to Solar Turbines manufacturing environment
• Experience with Solar Turbines process and SOP’s
  

Summary Pay Range:

$45,809.00 - $68,713.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 28, 2026 - November 3, 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.