Career Area: 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. Solar Turbines is looking to hire, automotive, aircraft, diesel, engine, motorcycle, equipment etc mechanics, in Kearny Mesa! We are looking to train you in our product! Starting Salary: $26/hr (Additional $1.00, 2nd shift premium) 1st and 2nd shift (Mon-Fri with OT available on Weekends) Compensation & Benefits Base rate for this role ranges from $21.00 - $36.05. Compensation and benefits 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 Description: Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, modify, assemble, align, and combine various hardware necessary to complete production and/or first article engine packages, trailers, and prototype products. Perform assembly and mechanical operations associated with base manufacturing, including enclosures. Work Performed: Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, assemble, align, and combine various components and completed engines to package bases. Route cable and wire and perform electrical terminations. Perform alignments of rotating equipment. Install hydraulic tubing including bending, cutting, and swaging. Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches, photographs, masters, schematics, diagrams, templates, and other written and/or oral instructions. Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, and metal paneling, braze tubing as required. Prepare engine packages for painting and perform necessary clean up as required. Perform work operation under direct guidance. Use overhead crane to load and/or off-load package sets on and off trucks or trailers. Fabricate shop and tooling aids as required. Operate material moving and handling equipment and perform movement of work piece from one production location to another within the Turbomachinery Structures department. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, GED or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience using power tools, 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 Willing to work any shift Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 years of mechanical experience on Turbine equipment, installation, repair and maintenance. Experience with mechanical work on Solar packages. Previous experience building gas turbines, or related type assemblies. ASE Certified, UTI or similar certification Airframes and Powerplant (A&P) license 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: September 25, 2026 - December 22, 2026 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions. Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. 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 is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.

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