Engine Mechanic

  • Category: Mechanic Jobs
  • Location: San Diego, San Diego, California
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 24K to 30K
  • Published on: 2025/09/22

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.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:
• 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.

WORK PERFORMED:
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits
Base rate for this role ranges from $23.00, to $3+.86. 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
• Career Development
• Sign on Bonus*
• Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines

HR Rep: Gwendolyn Royal

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.

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 20, 2025 - April 3, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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Company Name: Solar Turbines

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