Master Machinist

Solar Turbines Inc

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27.30–$48.15 Per Hour
SKILLS
Assembly Drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), Boring, Career Development, Caterpillar Equipment, Construction, Cutting Tools, Engineering Drawing, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Information Technology & Information Systems, Lathe, Machine Tool, Machining, Machining Operations, Mathematics, Operations Planning, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Safety/Work Safety, System Operations, Technical Support
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

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.

About the Role:

  • Provide product support, technical assistance to internal and external customers.

  • Perform duties working from Shop Floor Information System, operation instruction sheets, assembly drawings, written and or oral instructions, and bills of material.

  • Plan sequence of operations, lay out work, set up and operate machine tools such as, Lathes, Mills, EDM's, boring mills and grinders.

  • Perform machining operations in construction and repair of machined facility parts, tools, developmental and experimental parts, or other related machine work.

  • Perform machining operations required in fabricating dies, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and for maintenance as requested. Perform machining operations from drawings, sketches, engineering drawings and oral instructions.

  • Perform difficult and complex machining involving exacting and coordinated tolerances.

  • Determine cutting tools to be used and methods of holding and aligning work.

  • Improvise and adapt tooling, attachments, and other machining aids.

  • Perform progressive machining operations as required.

  • Plan and set up machine tools to fully utilize machine's capacity and minimize amount of machining and number of set-ups required.

  • Check own work for conformance to specifications. Utilize a working knowledge and application of shop mathematics.

  • Perform bench operations as required.

  • Machine field tooling as required.

  • Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Master machinist journeyman card OR minimum of 8 years machining experience

  • Experience with lathe, mill, surface grinder, VTL, jig bore, proto trek controls, knee mills & bed mills

  • GD&T experience

  • 3, 4, and 5 Axis machining experience would be a plus

  • Must be willing to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong Math Skills

  • Working with many materials (Haynes, Hastex, Waspaloy, Chromemoly)

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$27.30 - $48.15

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

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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About the Company

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Solar Turbines Inc

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 is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 6,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team. Solar Turbines offers an excellent compensation/benefits package including medical/ dental/ life insurance, vacation, pension plan, 401(k) plan with matching, an incentive pay program, tuition reimbursement and professional development/advancement opportunities.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
FOUNDED
1927
WEBSITE
https://mysolar.cat.com/