Associate Overhaul Technician

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.

The successful candidate will build, AGB’s and sub-assemblies for all product lines under our Value Stream. This is a third shift position.

This is a 3rd Shift position

Key Responsibilities:

- Work from standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.

- May perform work operations under direct guidance where adequate information has not yet been determined and/or furnished.

- Embrace safety culture and identify safety improvements to reduce risk of injury or incident in the work area.

- Work with team members, other technicians, and/or Engineering to solve technical problems.

- Maintain training binder and records.

- Perform material routing and movement of engines, hardware, sub-assemblies, and other material in compliance with material handling, movement, and storage procedures.

- Report and record discrepancies and incidents utilizing Solar’s standard applications.

- Maintain records and ensure proper documentation of assembly, disassembly, or repairs per the Quality Management System (QMS).

- Use all types of precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment and machinery as assigned.

- Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to promote safety, Solar’s 5S culture, and prevent FOD.

- Work individually and in teams to support production needs and continuous improvement projects.

- Work in a teaming environment by attending and participating in team meetings, supporting established team business goals, and adhering to the team’s ground rules and norms.

- Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.

- Operate shop equipment, material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, tilt table, etc.), bench and hand tools, test equipment and controls as well as machines and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

- 1+ Years in a Manufacturing Environment - 1+ years of hands-on mechanical / turbo machinery experience.

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

- Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools and inspection equipment (micrometers).

- Basic computer skills

- Willing to work overtime and weekends

- Flexibility to change shifts and job assignments to meet production requirements

- Strong initiative to improve quality while reducing costs and cycle times

- Effective communication within a cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications:

- 1+ years of hands-on mechanical / turbo machinery experience.

- A&P License

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:

August 1, 2025 - August 14, 2025

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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