Mechanic

Caterpillar Brazil; Kansas; On-site; USD 24,645 - 50,723; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Incentive bonus

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Brazil is seeking a Mechanic in Wamego, Kansas, for a full-time position focused on engine assembly and mechanical operations. Responsibilities include fabricating and assembling components, routing cables, and utilizing power tools safely.

Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma and some experience in mechanical work. The role offers a competitive pay range between $17.89 and $36.82 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience using power tools for troubleshooting and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
• Willingness to work any shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate, and combine various components for engine packages.
• Perform assembly operations associated with base manufacturing.
• Use overhead crane for loading/unloading equipment.

Skills

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

General repair tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

## MechanicApplylocations: Wamego, Kansastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R0000337263**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.1st and 2nd shift available:Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, modify, assemble, align, and combine various hardware necessary to complete production and/or first article engine packages, trailers, and prototype products. Perform assembly and mechanical operations associated with base manufacturing, including enclosures. We will train mechanics on our product.**Key words: Automotive, Diesel, Aircraft, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Small Engine, Turbine Mechanics****Work Performed:*** Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, assemble, align, and combine various components and completed engines to package bases.* Route cable and wire and perform electrical terminations.* Perform alignments of rotating equipment.* Install hydraulic tubing including bending, cutting, and swaging.* Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches, photographs, masters, schematics, diagrams, templates, and other written and/or oral instructions.* Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, and metal paneling, braze tubing as required.* Prepare engine packages for painting and perform necessary clean up as required.* Perform work operation under direct guidance.* Use overhead crane to load and/or off-load package sets on and off trucks or trailers.* Fabricate shop and tooling aids as required.* Operate material moving and handling equipment and perform movement of work piece from one production location to another within the Turbomachinery Structures department.**Minimum Qualifications*** High school diploma, GED or equivalent* Minimum of 1 year experience using power tools, 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* Willing to work any shift**Preferred Qualifications*** Minimum of 3+ years experience using power tools, other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair and installation* Experience with mechanical work on Solar packages.* Previous experience building gas turbines, or related type assemblies.* ASE Certified, UTI or similar certification* Airframes and Powerplant (A&P) license**Compensation & Benefits****Base rate for this role ranges from $17.89-36.82**Compensation and benefits 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 employeesVisa 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.### ### ### ### ### ### **Posting Dates:**February 28, 2026 - May 24, 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.