Associate Test Technician - DeSoto, United States - tapwage

Description

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.

Perform routine Quality Testing of Gas Producers, Power Turbines, and Reduction Gearboxes to ensure conformance to Solar and/or customer specifications.

• Promote and demonstrate support of all safety and lean initiatives.
• Assist with the installation and removal of gas turbines and accessories.
• Assist with green run and final performance acceptance test of gas turbines.
• Observe, record, and review test data.
• May support more senior Technicians in the resolution of skid or package issues.
• Assist in setup and use of all computerized data acquisition systems.
• Attend all available training programs as directed by management.
• Works under the general direction of a qualified Test Technician, Test Team Lead, Test Supervisor or Test Engineer

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 6+ months of mechanical experience, whether professional or personal.
• Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, and inspection and test equipment (micrometers and multimeters)
• Knowledgeable in the use and application of simple electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to resolve problems and make sound decisions
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet training, production and team goals
• Willing to take initiative to improve technical expertise through handson, on line and instructor led training
• Ability to follow written or handson technical training/instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience
• Able to communicate effectively within a crossfunctional environment
• Basic computer skills

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.

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.

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

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