Senior Gas Turbine Overhaul Technician

Solar Turbines Incorporated; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in DeSoto, Texas, seeks an experienced turbine mechanic to support all turbine builds within the Shop Repair Value Stream.

You’ll work independently and with teammates to produce high-quality components for assembly and repair, following strict safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The role requires 5+ years in mechanical or turbo machinery and 2+ years in gas turbines, with the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical/turbo machinery experience (5+ yrs).
• Gas turbine experience (2+ yrs).
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/schematics.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends.
• Flexibility to change shifts and assignments for production.
• Strong communication in cross-functional environments.
• Initiative to improve quality while reducing costs and cycle times.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or disassemble Solar 0 product lines following safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards.
• Follow standard work instructions, drawings, and shop practices.
• Recognize need for engineering support when procedures fail or quality is questioned.
• Maintain training binder and records; manage material routing and movement.
• Record discrepancies and incidents using Solar standard applications; document assembly/repair per QMS.
• Operate shop equipment and precision measuring devices; keep workspace clean and organized.

Skills

5+ years mechanical/turbo machinery

2+ years gas turbine

Basic computer skills

Read engineering drawings

Overtime/weekend flexibility

Shift flexibility

Quality improvement initiative

Cross-functional communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Inspection equipment

Shop equipment

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in DeSoto, Texas, seeks an experienced turbine mechanic to support all turbine builds within the Shop Repair Value Stream.

You’ll work independently and with teammates to produce high-quality components for assembly and repair, following strict safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The role requires 5+ years in mechanical or turbo machinery and 2+ years in gas turbines, with the ability to read engineering drawings.