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About this Mechanic role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · Wamego, Kansas

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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.

The Mechanic is responsible for the assembly, installation, inspection, and troubleshooting of industrial turbine packages and related systems. This role performs a variety of mechanical and electrical installation activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, engineering, and production requirements. Technicians are expected to interpret engineering documentation, utilize specialized tools and equipment, maintain high standards of workmanship, and contribute to the successful completion of customer projects.

1st and 2nd shift available.

This is a 4/10 schedule; Monday - Thursday with overtime available.

Key words: Automotive, Diesel, Aircraft, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Small Engine Mechanics, Turbine Mechanics  

Key Responsibilities 

  • Assemble, install, and inspect mechanical and electrical components in accordance with engineering drawings, procedures, and quality standards. 
  • Interpret and utilize engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, bills of material, and quality assurance documentation. 
  • Perform mechanical assembly activities including tubing installation, torquing, rigging support, alignment, and equipment installation. 
  • Perform electrical installation activities including cable routing, termination, labeling, grounding, and junction box assembly. 
  • Operate hand tools, precision measuring devices, torque equipment, lifting devices, and other specialized tools safely and effectively. 
  • Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements while promoting a culture of operational excellence. 
  • Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities that support safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives. 
  • Collaborate effectively with production teams, engineering, quality, and leadership to achieve project milestones and customer expectations. 
  • Support the training and development of other team members as experience and qualifications allow.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 
  • Experience using power tools, and other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair, and installation.  
  • Willing to work any shift 
  • Motivated, hardworking, individual with good problem-solving skills  
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. 
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. 
  • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and safely handle tools, equipment, and materials. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in mechanical assembly, industrial manufacturing, power generation equipment, heavy equipment, aerospace, oil and gas, military maintenance, or related technical fields preferred. 
  • Experience with rigging, tubing, electrical terminations, torque tooling, or industrial systems is a plus. 
  • Compensation & Benefits 

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $17.89 - 36.82 /hr.

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 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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How this Mechanic salary compares

This role pays $56,898/yrbelow the typical range for Mechanic roles.

$50,107 median $68,385 $92,602

Typical range $57,304–$80,080/yr, from 3,408 comparable Mechanic listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanic salary insights →

About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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