Solar Turbines · 1 hour ago
Refurbishment Technician
Solar Turbines is part of Caterpillar Inc., a global team committed to building sustainable communities. The Refurbishment Technician executes routine refurbishment and modification tasks on industrial gas turbines, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while training lower-level technicians.
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Responsibilities
Executes routine refurbishment, modification, rework, and test tasks to update industrial gas turbines packages to customer expectations
Assures lower level technicians are learning to apply similar standards to their work
Working with a broad base of mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, welding and/or painting knowledge, executes activities required to complete refurbishment committed to customers, on time schedules
Works under general supervision or as a member of a team of peers
Works from well documented instructions, including engineering drawings and schematics
Operates shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, and inspection equipment
Applies familiarity with conduit assembly techniques, tubing bending, and other assembly techniques in daily assignments
Trains others on same
Assignments include but are not limited to the following: Tearing down packages, detecting refurbishment needs based on the condition of parts, making final changes to the work estimates in consultation with engineers
Painters should be able to clean, prepare parts, maintain paint booth, and paints all parts and equipment, as required
Performs various tests on subcomponents and portions of the package
Maintains test equipment and facilities
Performs any of the jobs necessary in small components
Can be assigned welding tasks in support of certified welders
Any other tasks related to delivery of turbomachinery refurbishment to comply with customer needs
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of LN/BAAN ERP systems with practical experience in managing and tracking production orders
Skilled in forklift operation with a strong emphasis on workplace safety and efficiency
Demonstrated organizational skills, ensuring accurate documentation, streamlined workflows, and effective prioritization of tasks
Willingness to learn and develop teaming skills while contributing positively to a team-oriented work environment
Completion of a formal training program in gas turbine engine maintenance, refurbishment, and overhaul, or specialized training in areas such as electronics; equivalent work experience also applicable
Solid working knowledge of tools and equipment required for maintenance and repair operations
Comprehensive understanding of safety and environmental restrictions governing facility operations, with a commitment to compliance and best practices
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
Company
Solar Turbines
Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1981-05-15Acquired
Recent News
2025-11-19
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