Turbomachinery Engine Mechanic – Assembly & Inspection

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego seeks an Engine Mechanic to assemble, disassemble and overhaul engines and driven equipment. You will measure parts using calipers and CMM, follow turbine assembly standards, and work from schematics, Creo, blueprints and photographs.

A strong background in power tools and turbine maintenance is required. Preferred are 3–5 years of turbine equipment experience, nozzle manufacturing familiarity, and CMM inspection know-how.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience using power tools for troubleshooting, repair and installation.
• Strong understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints.
• Experience using general repair tools and equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• 3–5 years of mechanical experience on turbine equipment.
• Familiar with nozzle manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, tear down, reassemble, and rework nozzle assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Disassemble, rebuild, and rework turbine nozzle/Solar product lines.
• Perform assemblies and subassemblies to Solar standards.
• Airflow nozzle products and assemblies using Flow System equipment.
• Perform CMM inspection of nozzle sub-assemblies.
• Measure with calipers, height gauges, dial indicators and VDG.

Skills

Power tools experience

Engineering schematics

Repair tools usage

Overtime willingness

Turbine equipment experience

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

CMM inspection

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

VDG gauges

Flow System equipment

Creo model sketches

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego seeks an Engine Mechanic to assemble, disassemble and overhaul engines and driven equipment. You will measure parts using calipers and CMM, follow turbine assembly standards, and work from schematics, Creo, blueprints and photographs.

A strong background in power tools and turbine maintenance is required. Preferred are 3–5 years of turbine equipment experience, nozzle manufacturing familiarity, and CMM inspection know-how.