Mechanic

Career Area

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.

Work Performed

• Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, assemble, align, and combine various components and completed engines to package bases.
• Route cable and wire and perform electrical terminations.
• Perform alignments of rotating equipment.
• Install hydraulic tubing including bending, cutting, and swaging.
• Prepare engine packages for painting and perform necessary clean up as required.
• Perform work operation under direct guidance.
• Use overhead crane to load and/or off-load package sets on and off trucks or trailers.
• Fabricate shop and tooling aids as required.
• Operate material moving and handling equipment and perform movement of work pieces from one production location to another within the Turbomachinery Structures department.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience using power tools, 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.
• Willingness to work any shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience using power tools, other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
• Previous experience building gas turbines, or related type assemblies.
• ASE Certified, UTI or similar certification.
• Airframes and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. 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

Benefits

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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