Mechanic at Solarturbines — Wamego, KS

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Job Description

1st and 2nd shift available:

Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, modify, assemble, align, and combine various hardware necessary to complete production and/or first article engine packages, trailers, and prototype products. Perform assembly and mechanical operations associated with base manufacturing, including enclosures. We will train mechanics on our product.

Key words: Automotive, Diesel, Aircraft, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Small Engine, Turbine Mechanics

Work Performed:

• Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, assemble, align, and combine various components and completed engines to package bases.
• Route cable and wire and perform electrical terminations.
• Perform alignments of rotating equipment.
• Install hydraulic tubing including bending, cutting, and swaging.
• Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches, photographs, masters, schematics, diagrams, templates, and other written and/or oral instructions.
• Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, and metal paneling, braze tubing as required.
• Prepare engine packages for painting and perform necessary clean up as required.
• Perform work operation under direct guidance.
• Use overhead crane to load and/or off-load package sets on and off trucks or trailers.
• Fabricate shop and tooling aids as required.
• Operate material moving and handling equipment and perform movement of work piece from one production location to another within the Turbomachinery Structures department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience using power tools, other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair and installation
• Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints.
• Experience using general repair tools and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willing to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years experience using power tools, other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair and installation
• Experience with mechanical work on Solar packages.
• Previous experience building gas turbines, or related type assemblies.
• ASE Certified, UTI or similar certification
• Airframes and Powerplant (A&P) license

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $17.89-36.82

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

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Posting Dates:

July 16, 2026 - September 17, 2026