Associate Refurbishment Technician

Caterpillar; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar's Solar Turbines division in Desoto, Texas seeks an Associate Refurbishment Technician to learn and assist in refurbishing gas turbine engine packages. You will work under supervision, using engineering documentation to update old systems with new technology and to assemble package components.

Onsite and customer-focused, the role offers growth as you gain skills in electronics and mechanics. Responsibilities include teardown, part evaluation, painting prep, and learning to handle

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Tearing down packages and parts received from customer or other Solar locations, cleaning and preparing for refurbishment.
• Determining if parts are reusable, locating replacement parts from several possible locations.
• Preparing parts for painting, preparing the paint booth, and completing paint activities.
• Learning and performing duties related to the small components area.
• Applies increasing knowledge of electronics to assemble package controls from specs and drawings.
• Applies increasing knowledge of mechanical assembly to work package parts per customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanics exposure

Electronics exposure

Shop floor procedures

Education

High school / junior college electronics, hydraulics, mechanics

Tools

Bench tools

Inspection equipment

Paint booth

Job description

## Associate Refurbishment TechnicianApply: Desoto, Texas: Posted Today: R0000402062**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, 2026Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.### About Us*Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions.*Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets.Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.