About this role
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OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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The world's leader in innovative energy solutions, Solar Turbines, is looking for an Inspector Trainee to learn quality control processes at our Broken Arrow, Oklahoma facility. The Trainee will learn in-depth analysis and documentation using vernier, dial and digital calipers, surface plates, micrometers and gages. The primary responsibility will be managing the inspections of diaphragms, vanes, nozzle casings, nozzle support rings and various other critical engine components.
Candidates shall perform detailed inspections and complete job documentation using the following, but not limited to:
- Vernier, dial & digital calipers
- Surface plates
- Gage blocks & length standards
- Bore gages (all types)
- Tube, blade, groove and depth micrometers
- Thread plug gages, ring gages
- Height gages
- Radius gages
- Conduct Deburr Checks
Desired Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Willing to learn Geometry and Trigonometry skills.
Summary Pay Range:
$15.03 - $22.55Compensation 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:
January 16, 2026 - January 30, 2026Any 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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Other facts
About Solar Turbines
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
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 Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
What you'll do
- The primary responsibility will be managing the inspections of critical engine components such as diaphragms, vanes, and nozzle casings. The Inspector Trainee will learn to perform detailed inspections and complete job documentation using various measuring tools.
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