Project Assembly Tech I

Career Area: 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. Job Description: As an Assembly Technician, you will work in a dynamic team environment alongside other assembly team members to install and test, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment utilizing engineering drawings to meet the product requirements. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Reading and understanding of engineering drawings, work instructions, schematics, and other technical documents. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation installation requirements and techniques Knowledge to set and align structural assemblies, gas fuels filters, vessels, and install bolted piping systems. Knowledge to install cable support systems (tray, conduit, clips, unistrut), cable forming during cable installation, glanding and termination of electrical cables, installation of instruments and devices, how to route, cut and form tubing as well as assist in electrical testing of systems. Knowledge of instrumentation tubing takeoff, bending, and installation Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations Assembly and installation piping systems. Responsibilities including alignment, levelling, squaring, and bolt-up of piping and/or spool runs. Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, jib, rigging equipment, and overhead cranes to move and position work pieces Cross-train and flex across functions based on development and business needs Required Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a production environment working on above-mentioned tasks Ability to perform simple computer operations Be available to work 1st and 2nd shift Ability to work overtime to support production demands Desired Qualifications: One (1) to three (3) years of Electrical Assembly experience One (1) to three (3) years of Instrumentation Assembly experience One (1) to three (3) years of Mechanical Assembly experience Completion of a technical vocational program (minimum of 9 months) Knowledge of electrical system and instrumentation installation requirements and techniques Top Candidates: Good Communication Skills and strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork Leadership Experience Ability to work well individually or in a team environment One (1) to three (3) years of Pipe Assembly experience All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position: Background Screening Physical and drug/alcohol screening Summary Pay Range: $28.57 - $42.85 This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Solar Turbines 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, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .