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Solar Turbines Incorporated

$26.15 - $39.23/hr

As a Solar Turbines Manufacturing Engineering Tech in Wamego, you will: * Qualified individual will possess high skill levels in the use of Creo Engineering software and * Has experience and/or will ...

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Do workers at Solar Turbines get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Does Solar Turbines pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

At Solar Turbines, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
36% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Is the health insurance from Solar Turbines affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Solar Turbines?

Most people get paid time off work.
88% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at Solar Turbines worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do Solar Turbines workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Solar Turbines?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
87% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Solar Turbines managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Solar Turbines spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Solar Turbines?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
87% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at Solar Turbines good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
92% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Solar Turbines feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Solar Turbines get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
90% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Solar Turbines?

Some people feel stressed here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Solar Turbines enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Solar Turbines recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Solar Turbines?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Solar Turbines?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people think Solar Turbines’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
57% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Solar Turbines is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

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Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Wamego, KS • On-site

$26.15 - $39.23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Solar Turbines rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job 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.
As a Solar Turbines Manufacturing Engineering Tech in Wamego, you will:
  • Qualified individual will possess high skill levels in the use of Creo Engineering software and

  • Has experience and/or will be required to learn and use Cimco and CAD Cam Software or various other offline machine programming packages.

  • Programmer is required to develop a detailed set-up sheet and instructions for production of the components or units to accompany each program that they produce.

  • Qualified individual must possess and maintain a high level of understanding in electronic

  • File organization, security, and maintenance.

  • Will have primary responsibility for programming all Wamego machining centers utilized in the machining of components and sub-assemblies the FAB department.

  • Required to read and correctly interpret simple and complex engineering drawings of components and sub-assemblies.

  • Responsible for monitoring build schedule/dispatch list to ensure programs are complete and ready to execute based on OPD(order promise date)

  • Responsibility for identifying all manufacturing challenges associated with machining components or sub-assemblies.

  • Responsibility for ensuring that all components have a single secure proven program and that all files are always secured and backed up.

  • Responsibility for advising and mentoring machinists in the proper use of each program as well as primary responsibility for ensuring that each program is not permanently modified by operators once it has been tested and verified.

  • Position is responsible for building a strong positive working team environment between the programmers and the machinists.

  • Qualified individual will support shop requirements for development and testing of new tooling and drive adherence to tool life management.

  • Candidate may be required to operate machines during their training period and beyond based on manpower and production needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • CNC machine experience

  • General programming knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Programming experience

  • Machine troubleshooting

Close date: 9/8/26
Summary Pay Range:
$26.15 - $39.23
Compensation and benefits offered 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
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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