Turbomachinery Assembly Technician – Precision & Safety

Caterpillar Brazil; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Texas is seeking an experienced technician for robust assembly of overhauled turbomachinery products, including Centaur, Taurus, Mars and Titan models.

You will follow engineering drawings, use precision measuring tools, and work with teams to meet safety, quality and production targets. The role requires 2+ years of mechanical/turbomachinery and manufacturing experience, reading technical documents, and ability to operate shop equipment on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade certificate.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on mechanical/turbomachinery experience.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/schematics and work instructions.
• Ability to read micrometers and other precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or disassemble Solar Turbines Centaur, Taurus, Mars, and Titan engines and sub-assemblies.
• Use precision measuring instruments and hand/power tools in an overhaul environment.
• Maintain clean, safe workspace and follow 5S principles.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or trade certificate

A&P license or technical degree

Associate degree

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Drop micrometers

Bore micrometers

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Texas is seeking an experienced technician for robust assembly of overhauled turbomachinery products, including Centaur, Taurus, Mars and Titan models.

You will follow engineering drawings, use precision measuring tools, and work with teams to meet safety, quality and production targets. The role requires 2+ years of mechanical/turbomachinery and manufacturing experience, reading technical documents, and ability to operate shop equipment on site.