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Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift
full-timeChannelview$0k - $0k

Summary

Location

Channelview

Salary

$0k - $0k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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.

Project Air Tester B                                                                                                                                                                                              
This position is accountable for the air testing of bases and performing final preparations to the base's prior
to transferring the base to the paint shop or shipping the base to the customer.


NATURE AND SCOPE:
Responsibilities include performing air testing to check for leaks, performing touch up painting to affected
areas, cleaning bases and preparing bases for shipment or transfer. Rigging, lifting and loading bases
utilizing overhead cranes.


Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 
1. Comply with all of TurboFab’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and
Guidelines.
2. Check own work for compliance to specifications.
3. Use all necessary equipment and tools required to perform work.
4. Ensure that procedures have been followed and quality has not been compromised.
5. Must keep all areas clean and orderly; and comply with TurboFab’s housekeeping procedures.
6. Must follow the Air Testing procedures.
7. Must test for leaks, clean the bases, do minor paint touch ups, prepare the bases for shipment or
transfer, rig, lift and load bases to trucks using overhead cranes, as required.


Required Qualifications:
· This position is for Air Testers and requires minimal to no supervision to perform the job.
· Must exhibit the skills and willingness to perform assigned tasks in a fully competent manner.
· Ability to read and write.
· Good verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work well with others.  

· Ability to use tools required for the job.
· Skilled and trained on all facets of the air test and final preparation of base products.
· Skilled and certified on use of overhead crane.
· Skilled and certified on forklift.
· Ability to do stud welding.
· Ability to do high-level rigging.
· Ability to do grinding, drilling, tapping
· Ability to do layouts without supervision.
· Must have at least 1 year of experience as an Air Tester            

Candidates may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs 

Summary Pay Range:

$15.66 - 23.50

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.

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus program 

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage​ 

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Etc.)​ 

  • Health savings account (HSA)​ 

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)​ 

  • Life Insurance​ 

  • Employee Assistance Programs​ 

  • Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) 

  • There will be cross-training and qualifications-based opportunities to earn up to an additional $2 per hour, with any night shift activity qualifying for another $3 per hour. 

  • Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews                                                                                                                                                       

 All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position: 

  • Background Screening 

  • Physical and drug/alcohol screening 

Solar 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, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at https://www.solarturbines.com/en_US/about-us/careers.html 

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process. 

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. 

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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Other facts

Tech stack
Air Testing,Leak Testing,Touch Up Painting,Cleaning,Rigging,Lifting,Loading,Overhead Crane Operation,Forklift Operation,Stud Welding,Grinding,Drilling,Tapping,Layouts,Verbal Communication,Teamwork

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.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Oil and Gas
Founding Year: 1927

What you'll do

  • The Project Air Tester is responsible for air testing bases, checking for leaks, and preparing bases for shipment or transfer to the paint shop. This includes performing touch-up painting, cleaning, and utilizing overhead cranes for rigging and loading.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Solar Turbines pay for a Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift?

Solar Turbines offers a competitive compensation package for the Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift role. The salary range is USD 0k - 0k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift do at Solar Turbines?

As a Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift at Solar Turbines, you will: the Project Air Tester is responsible for air testing bases, checking for leaks, and preparing bases for shipment or transfer to the paint shop. This includes performing touch-up painting, cleaning, and utilizing overhead cranes for rigging and loading..

Why join Solar Turbines as a Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift?

Solar Turbines is a leading Oil and Gas company. The Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift position at Solar Turbines remote?

The Project Air Tester B- 1st/2nd Shift position at Solar Turbines is based in Channelview, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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