Mechanic

Solar Turbines; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 24,645 - 50,723; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Solar Turbines in Wamego, Kansas is seeking candidates for assembly and fabrication tasks in engine package production. Responsibilities include operating power tools, training mechanics, and performing mechanical tasks. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and have at least one year of related experience.

The role offers a salary of $17.89–$36.82 per hour along with comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate components into package bases.
• Perform assembly and mechanical operations on engine packages.
• Train mechanics on the product.

Skills

Power tools experience

Understanding of engineering schematics

Mechanical work experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General repair tools

Job description

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team focused on making a better world through innovation, sustainability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

1st and 2nd shift available. Work includes laying out, fabricating, mock‑up, modifying, assembling, aligning, and combining hardware for production and first‑article engine packages, trailers, and prototypes. Perform assembly and mechanical operations on base manufacturing, including enclosures. Train mechanics on product.

Work Performed

• Lay out, fabricate, mock‑up, assemble, align, and combine components and completed engines into 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, templates, and other instructions.
• Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, metal paneling; braze tubing as required.
• Prepare engine packages for painting and perform necessary clean‑up.
• Perform work under direct guidance.
• Use overhead crane to load and off‑load package sets on and off trucks or trailers.
• Fabricate shop and tooling aids as required.
• Operate material‑moving equipment and move workpieces within the Turbomachinery Structures department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience using power tools and other equipment for 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

• Minimum 3+ years experience using power tools and other equipment for troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
• Experience with mechanical work on solar packages.
• Previous experience building gas turbines or related assemblies.
• ASE Certified, UTI, or similar certification.
• Airframes and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate ranges from $17.89–$36.82 per hour. Compensation and benefits vary by job level, market, location, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer)
• 401(k) savings plan
• 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

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Caterpillar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants requiring employer sponsorship.

Posting Dates

May 26, 2026 – June 29, 2026

EEO Statement

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.