Engine Mechanic

Caterpillar · San Diego · $24.15–$41.86/hr (stated in the posting)

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Job Description:

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.

About the Role:

Perform assembly and disassembly of various engines and their assemblies, accessory units , and driven equipment . Build complete engines and driven equipment prior to and after testing. Perform overhaul of engines, packages, and assemblies.  Perform balancing of rotating parts and assemblies.

What You Will Do:

• Assemble, tear down, reassemble, and rework complete engines, assemblies, subassemblies, accessory units, and driven equipment

• Utilizing a working knowledge of turbomachinery products and working from operational paper, blueprints, written and/or oral instructions, or photographs

• Disassemble and rebuild any Solar or customer turbomachinery product

• Balance a variety of parts, assemblies, and subassemblies to Solar standards

• Change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tools as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year of experience using power tools and other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair, and installation. 

• Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints

• Experience using general repair tools and equipment

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Must be willing to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of mechanical experience on Turbine equipment, installation, repair, and maintenance.

Summary Pay Range:

24.15 - $41.86

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

• Sign on bonus

        * These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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:

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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