Precision Machine Tool Apprentice — Hands-On Training

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Paid time off

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Solar Turbines in San Diego, California is seeking a Precision Machine Tool Mechanic Apprentice to learn on real equipment and develop hands-on skills in a manufacturing setting.

This four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, related college classes, and a path to becoming a journeyman machinist. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required, with a structured earning progression.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship lasts four years (8,000 hours) of on-the-job training with qualified Journeymen.
• Must enroll in San Diego City College for related coursework as required by the program.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and eligible to enroll in college.

Responsibilities

• Learn to fit and scrape bearings, assemble gear trains, and align machine components.
• Identify major repairs to re-establish tolerances and alignments on machines.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment and perform housekeeping duties.
• Attend required related college classes and complete program coursework.

Job description

Caterpillar Solar Turbines in San Diego, California is seeking a Precision Machine Tool Mechanic Apprentice to learn on real equipment and develop hands-on skills in a manufacturing setting.

This four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, related college classes, and a path to becoming a journeyman machinist. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required, with a structured earning progression.