Quality Test Technician Trainee - Gas Compressors

## Quality Test Technician Trainee - Gas Compressors Apply locations:
San Diego, California time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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** Career Area:
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* 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:

** Install, connect and set up test equipment. Operate, troubleshoot and perform production and first article static and dynamic tests on engines, gas compressors, packaged systems, control consoles, subassemblies, components, and accessories in test beds, cells, or fixtures.
** WORK PERFORMED:
*** Install, level, set up, prepare, and operate any Solar or OEM gas turbine, diesel engine, gas compressor, driven equipment, packaged system, control console, microprocessor control, subassembly, component, and/or accessory in test cells, fixtures or in special test beds.
* Connect test equipment: harnesses, simulators, filters, lines, dynamo meters, slave generators, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary to the test operation.
* Conduct test run and final performance acceptance test of gas turbines and gas compressors
* Connect and operate computerized data acquisition systems for package system, gas turbine, and gas compressor performance testing.
* Observe, record, and review test data. Calculate operational parameters such as horsepower, pressure ratio, fuel flow, specific fuel consumption, oil flow, oil consumption, electrical functions, power factors, and other parameters related to the acceptability of the unit under test.
* Conduct vibration surveys and trim balance components, as required, utilizing real-time vibration analyzers, trim balance analyzers, vibration tape recorders, and plotters.
* Troubleshoot to isolate indicated malfunctions and discrepancies.
* Make operational adjustments to engines, accessories, controls, and test equipment, including realignment.
* Perform necessary rework to correct the cause of malfunctions and bring performance within specified operating parameters. Remove unit from the test facility
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Experience with shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, inspection and test equipment
* 2 years of mechanical or electrical-related job experience
* Willing to work any shift (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
* Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
** Preferred Qualifications**:
* 2 + years of mechanical experience on Turbine equipment, installation, repair, and maintenance Or LOU #27 as a QTT
* 1 to 2 years experience using ATL/MRCA (Active Test Log / Material Review )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
** Compensation & Benefits**$25.00, to $43.24

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
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
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