Engine Mechanic

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in California is seeking an assembler to perform assembly and disassembly of engines and driven equipment, build complete engines, and test packages. You will balance rotating parts and follow blueprints and operational instructions to meet Caterpillar standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience with power tools, and willingness to work any shift. Caterpillar provides comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using power tools.
• Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints.
• Experience using general repair tools and equipment.
• Willingness to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, tear down, reassemble, and rework complete engines, assemblies, subassemblies, accessory units, and driven equipment.
• Disassemble and rebuild turbomachinery products from Solar or customer specifications.
• Balance a variety of parts, assemblies, and subassemblies to Caterpillar standards.
• Change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tools as required.

Skills

Power tool operation

Troubleshooting

Blueprints understanding

General repair tools

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Turbomachinery tooling

Measuring instruments

Job description

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.

About the Role

Perform assembly and disassembly of various engines and their assemblies, accessory units , and driven equipment . Build complete engines and driven equipment prior to and after testing. Perform overhaul of engines, packages, and assemblies. Perform balancing of rotating parts and assemblies.

What You Will Do

• Assemble, tear down, reassemble, and rework complete engines, assemblies, subassemblies, accessory units, and driven equipment.
• Utilizing a working knowledge of turbomachinery products and working from operational paper, blueprints, written and/or oral instructions, or photographs. Disassemble and rebuild any Solar or customer turbomachinery product.
• Balance a variety of parts, assemblies, and subassemblies to Solar standards.
• Change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tools as required.

What You Have

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience using power tools and other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
• Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints
• Experience using general repair tools and equipment
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to work any shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of mechanical experience on Turbine equipment, installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Trade school Certificate/Diploma

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.

Summary Pay Range

$24.15 - $41.86

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

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.