Mechanic

Solar Turbines•Wamego, KS

20d•$18 - $37

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. 1st and 2nd shift available: 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. We will train mechanics on our product. Key words: Automotive, Diesel, Aircraft, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Small Engine, Turbine Mechanics 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3+ years experience using power tools, other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair and installation
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

Responsibilities

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.