Caterpillar
Engine Mechanic
San Diego, California
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- Skilled trades
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 2 Oct 2026
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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:
- Perform assembly and disassembly of various engines and their assemblies, accessory units , and driven equipment . Build complete engines and driven equipment prior to and after testing. Perform overhaul of engines, packages, and assemblies. Perform balancing of rotating parts and assemblies.
What You Will Do:
- Assemble, tear down, reassemble, and rework complete nozzle assemblies, sub-assemblies, and accessory units
- Utilizing a working knowledge of turbomachinery products and working from electronic operational instruction sheets, blueprints, written and/or oral instructions, Creo model sketches and photographs
- Disassemble, rebuild, and rework all nozzle Solar product lines and stages
- Perform assemblies, and subassemblies to Solar standards
- Airflow nozzle products and assemblies with the use of Flow System equipment
- Perform CMM inspection of nozzle sub-assemblies
- Perform measurement with the use of calipers, height gages, dial indicators and VDG (volume displacement gages)
- Conduct visual quality checks of nozzle segments and assemblies
What You Have:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of experience using power tools and 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
- Willingness to work any shift
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of mechanical experience on Turbine equipment, installation, repair, and maintenance
- Familiar with nozzle manufacturing process
- CMM inspection experience
- Airflow test experience
- Experience in to use measurement devices such as: calipers, height gages, dial indicators and VDG (volume displacement gages)
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:
$24.15 - $41.86
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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