Solar Turbines

Mechanic

Solar Turbines  •  Kansas (Onsite)  •  16 hours ago
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Mechanic is responsible for the assembly, installation, inspection, and troubleshooting of industrial turbine packages and related systems. This role performs a variety of mechanical and electrical installation activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, engineering, and production requirements. Technicians are expected to interpret engineering documentation, utilize specialized tools and equipment, maintain high standards of workmanship, and contribute to the successful completion of customer projects.

1st and 2nd shift available.

This is a 4/10 schedule; Monday - Thursday with overtime available.

Key words: Automotive, Diesel, Aircraft, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Small Engine Mechanics, Turbine Mechanics

Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble, install, and inspect mechanical and electrical components in accordance with engineering drawings, procedures, and quality standards.
  • Interpret and utilize engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, bills of material, and quality assurance documentation.
  • Perform mechanical assembly activities including tubing installation, torquing, rigging support, alignment, and equipment installation.
  • Perform electrical installation activities including cable routing, termination, labeling, grounding, and junction box assembly.
  • Operate hand tools, precision measuring devices, torque equipment, lifting devices, and other specialized tools safely and effectively.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements while promoting a culture of operational excellence.
  • Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities that support safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
  • Collaborate effectively with production teams, engineering, quality, and leadership to achieve project milestones and customer expectations.
  • Support the training and development of other team members as experience and qualifications allow.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Experience using power tools, and other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
  • Willing to work any shift
  • Motivated, hardworking, individual with good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
  • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and safely handle tools, equipment, and materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in mechanical assembly, industrial manufacturing, power generation equipment, heavy equipment, aerospace, oil and gas, military maintenance, or related technical fields preferred.
  • Experience with rigging, tubing, electrical terminations, torque tooling, or industrial systems is a plus.
  • Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $17.89 - 36.82 /hr.

Compensation and benefits 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.  

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

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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Solar Turbines

About Solar Turbines

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.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Year Founded
1927
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