Solar Turbines

Precision Machine Tool Mechanic

LocationSan Diego, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$54,080-$91,520

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.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

Perform the maintenance and alignment of precision machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, semi and automatic machines, precision grinders, and numerical control machines.


WORK PERFORMED:

Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and evaluate machine malfunctions. Determine the sequence of operations, procedures, and methods necessary to perform precision skilled maintenance functions such as repair, modification, and overhaul of lathes,. mills, semi and automatic machines, precision grinders, numerical control machines. Determine and recommend major repairs in order to reestablish manufacturer's tolerances, alignments, etc. Perform functional tests of machines and equipment to determine nature and cause of malfunctions.

Plan the sequence of operations and methods to use to disassemble, repair, renew, and/or replace bearings, shafts, gears, and reassemble, and functionally test precision machine tools.
Determine and perform precision measurements to achieve alignments required between operating machine components and beds and ways, in and between all functional planes. Determine rematching required for worn parts and layout and prepare sketches of such parts to aid in machining operations.
Follow manufacturer's specifications, prints , and maintenance handbooks when available to determine functional requirements of machine components.
Set up and operate machine tools to make new or replacement parts. Metal spray shafts, spindles, etc., to build up to required dimensions.
Disassemble and determine corrective action required to repair or replace broken parts. Level, lay, scrape, and flake beds and ways to exacting and coordinated tolerances.
Fit and scrape bearings; assemble gear trains and fit to exacting tolerances and align spindles, columns, knees, tailstocks, ways, tables, and saddles individually and in required relation to each other.
Determine from functional tests that precision machines will meet operating requirements.
Perform the work of Maintenance Mechanic-Sr. or Hydraulic and Pneumatic Mechanic as required.


Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Minimum 1 year precision machine maintenance and alignment experience


Preferred Qualifications:

Journeyman card
2+ years of precision machine maintenance and alignment experience

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.


Summary Pay Range:


$26.00 - $44.66

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.

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


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.


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