Compressor Engine Mechanic

Aerotek • Deer Park, TX • 15h ago

Job Title: Engine Mechanic

Job Description

Join a leading service and repair division of a large engine manufacturer as an Engine Mechanic. This role involves true overhauls of large-scale natural gas engines, including disassembling, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and reassembling engines. The engines typically include Caterpillar and Superior engines, such as C18, C30, Cat 3500, Cat 3600, and Waukesha 7042 and 7044 models. Utilization of OD and ID micrometers and other precision tooling is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

Perform complete overhauls of large-scale natural gas engines.

Disassemble, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble engines.

Work with large power-generating engines like Caterpillar and Superior models.

Utilize OD and ID micrometers and other precision tooling.

Essential Skills

7+ years of experience with natural gas compression engines.

Experience working on Caterpillar, Superior, or Waukesha engines.

Proficient in engine overhauls within a shop environment.

Experience with OD and ID micrometers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in engine commissioning.

Skills in welding and machining.

Experience with industrial generators.

Previous experience at companies such as Caterpillar, Superior, or Waukesha.

Why Work Here?

This is a stable company with a backlog of work, ensuring consistent business. The company has a reputable name in the market, offering opportunities for training and development in a valuable field. Employees can negotiate for additional PTO and enjoy a flexible work schedule, allowing for earlier start times and later finishes.

Work Environment

The position is based in a large, clean, and organized manufacturing shop with multiple bays designated for different segments such as mechanic, welding, disassembly, machinist, shipping, receiving, and tool room areas. The environment is open-air and non-climate-controlled, but equipped with large fans. The team comprises 7 mechanics, 3 warehouse staff, 7 CNC and manual machinists, and 4 welders, among others. Safety gear such as steel toes, jeans, work shirts, and safety glasses is required. The standard shift is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with the possibility to start at 5:00 am or 6:00 am. Typically, employees work later, accumulating 50 hours per week, with possible weekends depending on production demands. No night shifts are available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deer Park, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.37 - $29.73/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Deer Park,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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