Sr Overhaul Technician Shop Repair First Shift

Caterpillar•Desoto, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Overhaul Technician works in all areas of the Shop Repair Value Stream supporting turbine builds. The technician works independently and with teammates to produce high-quality material for assembly and provide support. The role performs assembly, disassembly, and rework of Solar product lines in accordance with safety, quality, production, and cost standards. Work is performed using standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices; some work may be performed under direct guidance when information or procedures are not yet established. The technician identifies when Engineering support is needed, helps resolve technical problems, maintains training and quality records, and supports production needs and continuous improvement. The position is onsite five days a week and may require overtime, weekends, shift changes, and changes in job assignments to meet production and customer needs.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on mechanical or turbo machinery experience.
At least 2 years of gas turbine experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, and inspection equipment such as micrometers.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
Flexibility to change shifts and job assignments to meet production requirements.
Willingness to take initiative to improve quality while reducing costs and cycle times.
Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Proficient skill using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, drop micrometers, and bore micrometers.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years in a manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of gas turbine experience.
A&P License.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly and disassembly operations for Solar product lines in accordance with safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards.
Work from standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.
Perform work under direct guidance when adequate information has not yet been determined or furnished.
Recognize when Engineering support is needed because procedures are ineffective or component quality is in question.
Identify safety improvements and support a safety culture to reduce the risk of injury or incidents.
Work with technicians, teammates, and Engineering to resolve technical problems.
Maintain training binders and records.
Route and move engines, hardware, subassemblies, and other materials in accordance with material handling, movement, and storage procedures.
Report and record discrepancies and incidents using Solar's standard applications.
Maintain documentation for assembly, disassembly, and repairs in accordance with the Quality Management System.
Use precision measuring instruments, hand and power tools, shop equipment, and machinery as assigned.
Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to support safety, Solar's 5S culture, and FOD prevention.
Work individually and in teams to support production requirements and continuous improvement projects.
Attend and participate in team meetings, support team business goals, and follow team ground rules and norms.
Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.
Operate shop equipment, material handling equipment, bench and hand tools, test equipment and controls, machines, and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment.
Perform rework of the stated nature and level of difficulty.