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Solar Turbines Incorporated

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21–$36.05 Per Hour
SKILLS
ASE, Blueprints, Career Development, Caterpillar Equipment, Compensation and Benefits, Crane, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Engineering Drawing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Flexible Spending Accounts, General Handyperson, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Life Insurance, Loading/Unloading, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing Operations, Material Moving, Mechanical Assembly, Mock Up, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Piping, Power Plant, Problem Solving Skills, Prototyping, Schematics, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Career Area:

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.

Solar Turbines is looking to hire, automotive, aircraft, diesel, engine, motorcycle, equipment etc mechanics, in Kearny Mesa! We are looking to train you in our product!

Starting Salary: $26/hr (Additional $1.00, 2nd shift premium, Sign-on Bonus)

1st and 2nd shift (Mon-Fri with OT available on Weekends)

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
  • 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

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:
  • 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.
  • Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches, photographs, masters, schematics, diagrams, templates, and other written and/or oral instructions.
  • Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, and metal paneling, braze tubing as required.
  • 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 piece from one production location to another within the Turbomachinery Structures department.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year 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
  • Willing to work any shift


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of mechanical experience on Turbine equipment, installation, repair and maintenance.
  • Experience with mechanical work on Solar packages.
  • Previous experience building gas turbines, or related type assemblies.
  • ASE Certified, UTI or similar certification
  • Airframes and Powerplant (A&P) license


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:
June 29, 2026 - July 13, 2026

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 Incorporated

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/

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