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Caterpillar

Iron Technician I - 2nd Shift

Midland, TX · On-site · Intern

Discipline
Manufacturing
Industry
Manufacturing

Spec sheet

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SPM Oil & Gas / Iron Systems

Iron Technician I performs assembly and testing of mechanical components with NDT training and SOP-driven procedures; requires basic tooling proficiency, quality checks, and inventory oversight on a second shift in Midland, TX.

$23,000–$30,750 / year · 2nd shift · 3+ years

Required

  • assembly flow control products
  • Nondestructive Testing Trainee (NDT Trainee)
  • quality check
  • inventory management
  • hand tools
  • SOP adherence
  • computer skills for AMP system

Preferred

  • experience with oil and gas equipment
  • 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM shift
  • shift premium
  • relocation not offered

Benefits

  • Medical
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Dental
  • vision
  • HSA
  • FSAs

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Employer 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.

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. Starting Pay: $23.00, additional based on experienceWill receive a shift premiumSchedule: 10 days on, 4 days off, 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Currently working 6:00 PM – 5:00 AMOvertime 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 phaseClean, strip and inspect all required flow control componentsPrepare flow control products for Gauging, Ultra Sonic, and MPI inspectionsAbility to demonstrate the disassemble of flow control products per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)Ability to identify SPM and Customer productAbility to assemble flow control productNondestructive Testing Trainee (NDT Trainee)Manifold tear down/rebuild traineeDemonstrates computer skills for the SPM AMP SystemInventory Incoming IronProvides proper care and maintenance of all shop tools, equipment, and work areaMonitors daily work activities to ensure requirements are metPerforms 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 requiredDemonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethicAbility to operate hand tools such as hammers and screw driversWorking 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 hearRequired to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusMust 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 particlesFrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditionsOccasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibrationNoise 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 8, 2026 - October 31, 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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