Solar Turbines

Electronic Assembler

LocationSan Diego, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$41,600-$60,320

About This Job

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.

Layout, fabricate parts, and build electrical / electronic wiring components. Perform complete operations to fabricate, assemble and install production and / or first article units, such as control consoles, junction boxes, instrument panels, relay panels and battery racks in a manner that aligns with standards for safety, quality, velocity, and cost.

WORK PERFORMED:* Plan, layout, develop, fabricate parts, and build electrical / electronic wiring aids. Works from schematics, wiring diagrams, standard work sheets, engineering detail drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.

Review planning releases and engineering changes for their effect on wiring assemblies to incorporate required changes. May perform work operations under direct guidance where adequate information has not yet been determined and furnished. Select, brand, cut, route, fasten, sleeve, tie and lug wires; assemble and install wiring harnesses; locate, drill, mount, and fasten components; install in proper sequence in control consoles, junction boxes, instrument/relay panels, resistors, capacitors, filters, diodes, circuit boards, heat and speed sensors, transformers, meters, malfunction status indicators, circuit breakers, and fuses. Perform rework of the nature and level of difficulty described herein.
A successful candidate will have good organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, positive people skills and the ability to focus on minute details. Candidate must have demonstrated initiative and be self-motivated to learn new software, processes, and skills with positive energy within a dynamic team.
In addition, candidate must have the willingness to learn, capability to successfully demonstrate, and desire to routinely perform all tasks / operations of the Electric / Electronic Assembler classification in a safe manner to the quality standard; including, wire branding, material kitting, electrical panel build-up, electrical panel wiring, box/console build-up, box/console cross-wiring, visual inspections, green changes, red changes, and overhead crane use.

Minimum Qualifications* High school Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

At least 3 months of electrical assembly experience
Experience using hand and power tools
Must be willing to work any shift
Experience with wire branding, material kitting, electrical panel build-up, electrical panel wiring, box/console build-up, box/console cross-wiring, visual inspections, and re-work.

Preferred Qualifications* 3 or more years of Electrical Assembly Experience

Blue print or layout schematic reading experience is highly preferred
Proven experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) is preferred
Forklift & Overhead Crane Experience

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $20.00, to $29.67.

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.

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
Sign on Bonus

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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:

April 30, 2025 - May 6, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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

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