Career Area:
Operations
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Position starts at $30/hour
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year experience using power tools, other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair and installation
Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints.
Ability to work overtime as needed
GED or Equivalent
Must be willing to work any shift
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Gas Compressor or Turbine assembly.
Operate/use various equipment/tools including; precision measuring instruments, multimeters, proximeters, specialized induction heaters, hydraulic stretch tooling, pullers, torch, forklift, tugg, build stand elevator, and overhead crane.
Assemble, disassemble, rework, and repair various completed compressors and their sub-assemblies in support of customer need’s. Perform complete overhaul of compressors and sub-assemblies.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
Working knowledge of Solar gas compressor machinery. Maintain a safe work environment, perform safety audits. Engage in continuous improvement efforts in Safety, Velocity, and Cost, and support the overall departments goals.
Assemble, disassemble, internal components and sub-assemblies to complete compressors
Perform installation, removal, disassembly, and repair of precision dry gas seals. Maintain training and certification requirements through supplier-provided training
Provide product support and technical assistance to internal and external customers
Set up and operate balancing machines to balance gas compressor parts and rotor assemblies to critical requirements.
Use specialized computer programs for electrical and mechanical run outs.
Perform duties working from Shop Floor Information System, operation instruction sheets, assembly drawings, bill of materials, photographs, written and oral instructions
Apply computer skills to access and record electronic information in programs such as Shop Floor Information System.
Inspect parts, components, and assemblies prior to installation.
Compensation & Benefits
Base rate for this role ranges from $24.00- 42.41.. Actual rate will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401(k) Savings Plan including company match
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Sign on bonus
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer 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, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
March 25, 2026 - April 8, 2026
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.