Iron Technician-1

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. Job Summary: The Iron Technician I provides assembly and testing of various mechanical components. Additional Information: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position Starting Pay: $25.60, additional based on experience Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Overtime based on business need Willing to train the right candidate What you will do: Assists Iron Technicians during the disassemble 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: No experience necessary Top Candidates will have: NDT Training Pressure testing experience Summary Pay Range: $25.60 - $29.40 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. Additional Information: - We are hiring to fill a new position. Posting Dates: August 24, 2026 - September 4, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

The Iron Technician I is responsible for the assembly, disassembly, and testing of mechanical flow control components. They also perform inspections, maintain shop tools, and manage inventory using the SPM AMP system.

No prior experience is required for this position, though candidates with NDT training or pressure testing experience are preferred. The role requires the ability to follow standard operating procedures and demonstrate basic computer skills.

• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Mechanical assembly
• Testing
• Disassembly
• Inspection
• Flow control components
• Gauging
• Ultra sonic inspection
• MPI inspection
• Computer skills
• Inventory management
• Tool maintenance
• Equipment maintenance
• Nondestructive testing
• Pressure testing
• Equipment Repair
• Total Cost Of Ownership
• Community Sustainability
• Rotating Equipment
• Asset Management
• Computer Literacy
• Flow Control
• Oil and Gas
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Innovation
• Operations
• Rapid Prototyping
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Sales Performance Management

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Energy
• LAN Technician
• Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
• Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week