About this role
Career Area:
OperationsJob 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.
Perform chemical processing operations working from process specifications, standards, and written or oral instructions.
Perform material and processing operations such as vibrasorb, sand, bead or shot blasting, tumbling, and/or non-atmospheric controlled fields working from process specifications, standards, and written or oral instruction.
Group and load parts to utilize equipment efficiently and assure uniform treatment.
Make a visual check of parts following treatment to ensure that surface treatment meets specifications.
Maintain records as required.
Check own work In the process for compliance with requirements and good shop practice.
Add proper solution to tanks as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Ability to work overtime as needed
Willing to work any shift
Compensation & Benefits
Base rate for this role ranges from $20.00-$23.34. Actual rate will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:
- Annual incentive bonus plan
- Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- 401(k) Savings Plan including company match
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines
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.
Posting Dates:
January 21, 2026 - February 4, 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
- Perform chemical processing operations and material processing operations according to specifications and instructions. Ensure parts are treated uniformly and meet surface treatment specifications.
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