Mechanic Job at Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego, CA

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  • Solar Turbines Incorporated
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Career Area:
Operations

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.

Starting Salary : $25/hr (Additional $1.00, 2nd shift premium, Sign-on Bonus )

2nd shift , 3pm to 11:30pm (Mon-Fri with OT available on Weekends)

Description:

Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, modify, assemble, align, and combine various hardware necessary to complete production and/or first article engine packages, trailers, and prototype products. Perform assembly and mechanical operations associated with base manufacturing, including enclosures.

Work Performed:
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  • Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, assemble, align, and combine various components and completed engines to package bases.
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  • Route cable and wire and perform electrical terminations.
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  • Perform alignments of rotating equipment.
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  • Install hydraulic tubing including bending, cutting, and swaging.
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  • Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches, photographs, masters, schematics, diagrams, templates, and other written and/or oral instructions.
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  • Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, and metal paneling, braze tubing as required.
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  • Prepare engine packages for painting and perform necessary clean up as required.
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  • Perform work operation under direct guidance.
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  • Use overhead crane to load and/or off-load package sets on and off trucks or trailers.
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  • Fabricate shop and tooling aids as required.
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  • Operate material moving and handling equipment and perform movement of work piece from one production location to another within the Turbomachinery Structures department.
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Minimum Qualifications:
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  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent
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  • Minimum of 1 year experience using power tools, other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair and installation
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  • Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints.
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  • Experience using general repair tools and equipment.
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  • Ability to work overtime as needed
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  • Willing to work any shift
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Preferred Qualifications:
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  • 3-5 years of mechanical experience on Turbine equipment, installation, repair and maintenance.
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  • Experience with mechanical work on Solar packages.
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  • Previous experience building gas turbines, or related type assemblies.
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  • ASE Certified, UTI or similar certification
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  • Airframes and Powerplant (A&P) license
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Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $21.00 - $36.05.

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

Posting Dates:
August 25, 2025 - October 26, 2025

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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Job Tags

Part time, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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