General Maintenance Mechanic

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📍 San Diego, CaliforniaFull time
Full time

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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.

About the Role:

Perform the duties required by the maintenance department as assigned such as Building and Grounds Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Plumbing/Pipefitting, Mechanical Systems, Overhead Lift Systems, Rigging, Fabrication, Carpentry, Hydraulics, Painting, Oiling, Machine/Equipment Maintenance & Repair.

What You Will Do:

  • Investigate, determine, and perform all maintenance and repairs required on all Solar equipment and facility items. Construct, devise, alter, and modify new facilities and devices as assigned. Perform preventative maintenance on required facility equipment.

  • Perform machining operations and bench work as well as layouts and sketches as required to carry out the duties as described.

  • Use necessary tools and equipment to accomplish assigned tasks, including acetylene and oxygen torches for the purpose of silver soldering, brazing and torch cutting for the purpose of repairs, plumbing or heating of shafts, hubs or bearings related to facility items as required in the performance of, assigned tasks.

  • In addition, mechanics may use a volt ohmmeter or other instruments as required to troubleshoot and repair low voltage control circuits, such as 110-volt AC and 24-volt DC within a unit up to the transformer. Other assigned tasks by leadership.

What You Have:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • 1 year of maintenance experience

  • Hand tools and Power Tools

  • 2+ years in skilled trade of carpentry or plumbing 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with building maintenance is a plus. 

  • Drywall and carpentry experience.

  • Certification in skilled trades

  • Minimum of 3 years related experience with mechanical, plumbing, and building systems. 

Comp Range:

$23.10 - $41.37

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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This General Maintenance Mechanic position at cat was posted on Aug 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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