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The incumbent will be responsible for developing machine CNC machining and cutting programs and maintenance routines on various CNC machines within the facility. In this position, he/she will be working to support NPI programs, improve safety, decrease to cycle time and implement quality improvements. This position will also be involved with tooling improvements ensuring operators understand machines and continue improving our understanding and advancement of CNC operators here at Turbofab.
Unscheduled system(s) troubleshooting and maintenance may be performed on a daily
basis. CNC Machine programming will be normally scheduled and performed in
conformance with TurboFab’s Quality and Safety standards. Recommend, evaluate and
implement engineering changes associated with changes to CNC Machining.
Develop and modify CNC machining programs. Perform day-to-day troubleshooting
of all automated machining and cutting process problems and execute its solutions. Establishes and maintains equipment and spare parts list. Provides coaching to operators and determine
coverage for operators when needed. Develop and document machine downtime and
maintenance records.
· Understand and comply with TurboFab’s EHS policies
· Develop offline CNC machine programs
· Assist in the integration, start-up and maintenance of CNC & Cutting programs
· Provide technical expertise with the maintenance and programming of various CNC & Cutting Machines
· Implement and monitor TurboFab’s CNC & Cutting quality system
· Performs visual quality inspections on Cut and Machined assemblies
· Provide technical input and support to Cutting and machining process improvement initiatives
· Document electrical and/or mechanical control systems failures
· Troubleshoot fixture and part fit-up problems
· Provide training and general support to CNC and Cutting operators
· Minimum educational requirement- Associate degree or equivalent experience
· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
· Experience working with automated CNC and Cutting machines
· 3- 5 years’ CNC, PLC, or programming experience
· Associate’s Degree in manufacturing engineering or a related discipline
· Tool design and fixturing experience
· Offline CNC Programming or the motivation to learn
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:
Solar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at https://www.solarturbines.com/en_US/about-us/careers.html
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
$72,360.00 - $108,540.00
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.
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
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.
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Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.