Caterpillar
Iron Technician I
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerCaterpillar
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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.
About SPM Oil & Gas
SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.
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Job Summary:
The Iron Technician I provides assembly and testing of various mechanical components.
Additional Information:
Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
Starting Pay: $23, additional based on experience
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, currently working 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, rotating schedule 10 days on 4 days off
Overtime based on business need, weekends as needed
What you will do:
Process incoming iron starts to finish. Able to accept equipment from delivery, recertify equipment, load equipment for delivery, complete all associate paperwork, perform quality check, and manage inventory (without supervision)
Assists Iron Technicians during the disassembling phase
Clean, strip and inspect all required flow control components
Prepare flow control products for Gauging, Ultra Sonic, and MPI inspections
Ability to demonstrate the disassemble of flow control products per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Ability to identify SPM and Customer product
Ability to assemble flow control product
Nondestructive Testing Trainee (NDT Trainee)
Manifold tear down/rebuild trainee
Demonstrates computer skills for the SPM AMP System
Inventory Incoming Iron
Provides proper care and maintenance of all shop tools, equipment, and work area
Monitors daily work activities to ensure requirements are met
Performs other routine duties as assigned
What you will have:
Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is desired but not required
Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethic
Ability to operate hand tools such as hammers and screw drivers
Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment
Physical Demands:
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Must be able to wear protective footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the department
Work Environment:
Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration
Noise Level: Moderate
Summary Pay Range:
$23.00 - $30.75
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:
October 7, 2026 - October 18, 2026
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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