Associate Refurbishment Technician-4

Caterpillar•Mabank, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Complete entry level assignments related to routine refurbishment, modification, and rework of gas turbine engine packages. Applies limited knowledge of refurbishment, mechanics, or electronics to support more experienced team members. In turn, acquires additional skills and knowledge about turbomachinery systems, packages, and the refurbishment process. Nature and Scope Applies basic electronic or mechanical knowledge to execute tasks, assist higher level technicians, participate in team assignments to update and refurbish packages to customer specifications. Works under close supervision using verbal instructions and some engineering documentation as guidance. Learns to use shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, and inspection equipment. Assignments could include (but are not limited to) any of the following activities: Tearing down packages and parts received from customer or other Solar locations, cleaning and preparing same for refurbishment. Determining if parts are reusable, locating replacement parts from any of several possible locations. Reassembling sections of the package. Preparing parts for painting, preparing the paint booth, and completing paint activities. Learning and performing duties related to the small components area. Applies increasing knowledge base of electronics to assemble package controls, referring to specification sheets and engineering drawings to update old systems with the new technology. Applies increasing knowledge of mechanical assembly to work package parts, per customer requirements.

Requirements

Must be able to learn team skills and apply them to the assignments given, working in a teaming environment.
Some exposure to mechanics or electronics, or familiarity with shop floor procedures is strongly preferred.
Formal courses at the high school level or junior college in electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, shop procedures, or the equivalent in work experience is necessary.