Overhaul Technician

Solar Turbines; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Onsite facilities and safety programs

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a production-oriented technician to robustly assemble and disassemble gas turbine engines and sub-assemblies in a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

You will work from engineering drawings and standard work, coordinate with engineering, and maintain accurate records while supporting continuous improvement efforts. This role requires attention to safety, quality, and teamwork in a high-volume shop.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing/shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble Solar’s Taurus 70, Mars, and Titan 130 engines and related components per safety and quality standards.
• Follow standard work instructions, drawings, and shop practices.
• Recognize when Engineering support is required to resolve issues.
• Maintain training binders and records; ensure proper documentation per QMS.
• Handle materials and use precision measuring tools for inspections.
• Collaborate with team members and Engineering to troubleshoot problems.

Job description

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.

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. This position is responsible for the robust assembly of overhauled turbomachinery products to satisfy schedule and customer requirements on various production models in a safe and effective manner. The position is required to utilize Solar’s standard production computer applications to complete assigned job duties/responsibilities.

What you will do

• Perform the operations necessary for the assembly or disassembly of Solar’s Taurus 70, Mars, and Titan 130 gas turbine engines, power turbines, reduction gearboxes, and/or stationary sub-assemblies in a manner that aligns with standards for safety, quality, velocity, and cost.
• Work from standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.
• May perform work operations under direct guidance where adequate information has not yet been determined and/or furnished.
• Recognize the need for Engineering support when given procedures will not work or the quality of components is questioned.
• Embrace safety culture and identify safety improvements to reduce risk of injury or incident in the work area.
• Work with team members, other technicians, and/or Engineering to solve technical problems.
• Maintain training binder and records.
• Perform material routing and movement of turbine, hardware, sub-assemblies, and other material in compliance with material handling, movement, and storage procedures.
• Report and record discrepancies and incidents utilizing Solar’s standard applications.
• Maintain records and ensure proper documentation of assembly, disassembly, or repairs per the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Use all types of precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment and machinery as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to promote safety, Solar’s 5S culture, and prevent FOD.
• Work individually and in teams to support production needs and continuous improvement projects.
• Work in a teaming environment by attending and participating in team meetings, supporting established team business goals, and adhering to the team’s ground rules and norms.
• Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.
• Demonstrate proficient skill with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, drop micrometers, bore micrometers, etc.).
• Operate shop equipment, material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.), bench and hand tools, test equipment and controls as well as machines and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment.
• Perform rework of the nature and level of difficulty described herin.

This position will work in a manufacturing shop environment that includes: hoists, cranes, industrial vehicles, heavy parts, chemicals, and fluids. The environment may include brief periods of elevated noise and team members may have occasional exposure to external weather conditions.

What you will have

• A successful candidate will be expected to flex within the value stream and learn all operations/models in Sub-Assemblies, Accessory Build, and Turbine Build to support a strategy of employee growth and “One Team” philosophy.
• The right candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with fellow shop floor personnel, production planners, and supporting departments (supply chain, materials, engineering, business/project management, etc.).
• Will be self-driven and able to balance concurrent tasks while keeping their leadership informed on risks and progress.
• Will be seeking an operations opportunity, find enjoyment in the daily challenges of manufacturing, a commitment to teamwork, an unwavering duty to the customer, a keen sense of urgency, and a willingness

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range

$51,674.00 - $77,510.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 1, 2026 - September 14, 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.