Precision Machinist
Solar Turbines
Precision Machinist
Solar Turbines
Manufactures industrial gas turbines and compressors
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Job Description:
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About the Role:
The Machinist will set up and operate OD/ID gear grinding machines to correct R/O, perpendicularity, parallelism, concentricity on shafts, splines, and gears (spur, helical, and double helical).
What You Will Do:
Follow specific instructions to set up and operate OD/ID grinding machines and to operate associated wheel dress and balancing equipment (60% of job)
Use a variety of hand tools, gauges and dial indicators to install involute cams, yokes, arbors, work piece, etc.
Use optical equipment to present wheel dresser tools; balance and dress wheels as required, indicate work piece between bench centers prior to loading grinder and make any other adjustments and/or calculations necessary to meet quality standards (20% of job)
Check and monitor machine operations, check finished part prior to unloading and obtain any required dimensional verification.
Visually check parts for finish, and for indications of surface burn or tempering (10-15% of job)
Maintain records of all finish dimensions and obtain inspection acceptance of finished part
Perform other related work of a comparable or lower skill level as related to gear machining and check work of other operators as required
Perform operator checklist as required and comply with all EH&S procedures
As required segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices
May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals' skills
What You Have:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Make calculations involving shop mathematics and handbook formulas including algebra and trigonometry
Use precision instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, height gages, snap gages, ring gages and gear measuring wires
Equivalent to 2 years high school plus 2 to 3 years trades training
Experience 1 to 2 years
Must be willing to work any shift
Preferred Candidates will have the following:
CNC Experience with ability to program
Have working knowledge of GD&T
Summary Pay Range:
$30.15 – $45.23
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
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.
For any position that will require you to work two or more hours per week on average within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, please note that the Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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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Manufactures industrial gas turbines and compressors
Solar Turbines designs and builds industrial gas turbines, gas compressors, and turbine-powered packages for power generation and mechanical drive in oil, natural gas, and processing industries. Its products include gas turbine engines ranging from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower, gas compressors, and packaged sets that can generate up to 39 megawatts of electricity. These systems work by burning fuel with air in the turbine to spin a shaft that drives a compressor, a generator, or a mechanical-drive system, enabling on-site power, pumping, or processing capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its global scale and long heritage as a Caterpillar subsidiary, with more than 16,000 units deployed and over 3 billion operating hours across 100+ countries, backed by an emphasis on safety, engineering expertise, and a broad, integrated portfolio. Its goal is to provide reliable, durable power and process-drive solutions for energy, oil and gas, and processing applications worldwide.
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