Associate Refurbishment Technician

Solar Turbines; DeSoto (TX); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a hands-on technician to support refurbishment, modification, and rework of gas turbine engine packages onsite in Texas. You will learn turbomachinery systems, perform basic electronics/mechanics tasks under supervision, and contribute to customer-specific refurbishments.

This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and on-site work five days a week. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Formación

• Learn basic electronics and mechanical tasks under supervision.
• Familiarity with shop floor procedures preferred.
• Completion of relevant coursework in electronics or mechanics.

Responsabilidades

• Tear down and refurbish packages and parts per customer/specifications under supervision.
• Identify reusable parts and source replacements as needed, reassembling segments of the package.
• Prepare parts for painting and operate paint booth and related activities.
• Support small components area duties as assigned.
• Apply growing knowledge of electronics to update package controls per drawings/specs.
• Assist with mechanical assembly of package parts per customer requirements.

Conocimientos

Basic electronics

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Career Area:

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.

Complete low level assignments related to routine refurbishment, modification, and rework of gas turbine engine packages. Applies limited knowledge of refurbishment, mechanics, or electronics to support more experienced team members. In turn, acquires additional skills and knowledge about turbomachinery systems, packages, and the refurbishment process.

Salary Range: $45,809.00 - $57,261.00

What you will do:

Applies basic electronic or mechanical knowledge to execute tasks, assist higher level technicians, participate in team assignments to update and refurbish packages to customer specifications. Works under close supervision using verbal instructions and some engineering documentation as guidance. Learns to use shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, and inspection equipment. Assignments could include (but are not limited to) any of the following activities:

• 1.Tearing down packages and parts received from customer or other Solar locations, cleaning and preparing same for refurbishment.
• 2.Determining if parts are reusable, locating replacement parts from any of several possible locations. Reassembling sections of the package.
• 3.Preparing parts for painting, preparing the paint booth, and completing paint activities.
• 4.Learning and performing duties related to the small components area.
• 5.Applies increasing knowledge base of electronics to assemble package controls, referring to specification sheets and engineering drawings to update old systems with the new technology.
• 6.Applies increasing knowledge of mechanical assembly to work package parts, per customer requirements.

What you will have:

• Must be able to learn team skills and apply them to the assignments given, working in a teaming environment.
• Some exposure to mechanics or electronics, or familiarity with shop floor procedures is strongly preferred.
• Formal courses at the high school level or junior college in electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, shop procedures, or the equivalent in work experience is necessary.

What will set you apart:

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 26, 2026 - November 1, 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.