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.
About the role:
The Shop Technician I primarily works in the shop making repairs to oilfield equipment as required.
Additional Information:
- Relocation or sponsorship assistance is NOT available for this position.
- Starting Pay: $19.85, additional based on experience
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 24/7 on call, currently working every other Saturdays
- Overtime based on business need
What you will do:
Provide our customers with excellent engineering solutions through our products and superior customer service
Effectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas at all times
Assemble and break down, clean new or used equipment, inspect, repair and test grease and paint equipment
Read and follow standard operating procedures
Execute general shop maintenance such as cleanup of the shop, work area, and equipment
Perform shipping and receiving responsibilities
Be responsible for the safety of self and others including reporting of all work-related injuries, near misses, equipment damage and unsafe acts to supervisor or senior technician as soon as practicable
Troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test equipment based on customer communications
Maintain SPM Oil & Gas company supplied assets and any other equipment, including site specific equipment, as it relates to company policy
Maintain a professional appearance and work attitude at all times
Demonstrate the ability to perform independently or in a team setting
Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to upper management for guidance
Exhibit and advocate exemplary safety culture at all times
Exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times
Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of Change
Performs other duties as assigned
What you will have:
Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethic
Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment
Previous experience with hand tools, power tools and air tools
**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:
$19.85 - $26.55
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:
May 15, 2026 - May 28, 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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