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.
Responsibilities
Communicating major issues in equipment performance and maintenance to the managers; Supporting the team in implementing robust solutions to improve overall efficiency, yield, and uptime of the equipment. Communication to suppliers for maintenance and / or repair which includes packaging the tooling is housed in.
Complying with safety, health, and environmental guidelines and participating in continuous improvement of the procedures while performing equipment maintenance.
Functions in a technical role in field tooling for all product lines. Typically responsible for overhaul, modification, repair, test, and the safety of all tooling as well as preventive maintenance procedures and certifications.
Tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance parts consumption, and scheduled preventive maintenance procedures using Solar applications as well as maintaining the tooling database also known as TPAS for Field Repair and Tool America tooling.
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in a Shop / Manufacturing environment
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Incumbent will need to be able to move, shift, lift, and carry tooling in a safe manner daily as well as understand basic hand tools.
Will need to be able to operate equipment ranging from forklifts, pallets jacks, drill press, grinders, welder.
Must be able to work in a group setting as well as perform tasks individually with little supervision.
Must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, and early mornings to accommodate and satisfy any customer needs.
Summary Pay Range:
$51,674.00 - $77,510.00Compensation 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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.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.Posting Dates:
January 21, 2026 - February 3, 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 Overhaul Technician is responsible for communicating major issues in equipment performance and maintenance, and supporting the team in implementing solutions to improve efficiency and uptime. They also track work orders and maintain tooling databases while complying with safety and environmental guidelines.
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