Career Area:
Operations
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What you will do:
Work from standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices, to safely disassemble Turbine engines.
May perform work operations under direct guidance where adequate information has not yet been determined and/or furnished.
Embrace safety culture and identify safety improvements to reduce risk of injury or incident in the work area.
Work with team members, other technicians, and/or Engineering to solve technical problems.
Maintain training binder and records.
Perform material routing and movement of engines, hardware, sub-assemblies, and other material in compliance with material handling, movement, and storage procedures.
Report and record discrepancies and incidents utilizing Solar’s standard applications.
Maintain records and ensure proper documentation of assembly, disassembly, or repairs per the Quality Management System (QMS).
Use all types of precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment and machinery as assigned.
Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to promote safety, Solar’s 5S culture, and prevent FOD.
Work individually and in teams to support production needs and continuous improvement projects.
Work in a teaming environment by attending and participating in team meetings, supporting established team business goals, and adhering to the team’s ground rules and norms.
Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.
Operate shop equipment, material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, tilt table, etc.), bench and hand tools, test equipment and controls as well as machines and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment.
What you will have:
2+ Years in a Manufacturing Environment
2+ years of hands-on mechanical / turbo machinery experience.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools and inspection equipment (micrometers).
Basic computer skills
Willing to work overtime and weekends
Flexibility to change shifts and job assignments to meet production requirements
Willing to take initiative to improve quality while reducing costs and cycle times
Must be able to communicate effectively within a cross-functional environment
What will set you apart:
2+ years of hands-on mechanical / turbo machinery experience.
A&P License
Pay Range:
$51,674.00 - $77,510.00
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.
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 20, 2026 - June 2, 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.
