Shop Technician

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 and 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. 

The Role

 

The Shop Technician I primarily works in the shop making repairs to oilfield equipment as required.

 

Pay Starts at $19.85. Can be adjusted with experience.

 

Schedule: 6:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday, and every other Saturday with the opportunity for overtime. On-call periods will be required.

 

What you will do:

Provide our customers with excellent engineering solutions through our products and superior customer serviceEffectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas at all timesAssemble and break down, clean new or used equipment, inspect, repair and test grease and paint equipmentRead and follow standard operating proceduresExecute general shop maintenance such as cleanup of the shop, work area, and equipmentPerform shipping and receiving responsibilitiesBe 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 practicableTroubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test equipment based on customer communicationsMaintain SPM Oil & Gas company supplied assets and any other equipment, including site specific equipment, as it relates to company policyMaintain a professional appearance and work attitude at all timesDemonstrate the ability to perform independently or in a team settingFollow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to upper management for guidanceExhibit and advocate exemplary safety culture at all timesExhibit a high degree of integrity at all timesAdhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of ChangePerforms other duties as assigned 

What you will have:

Three months of equivalent work experience or trainingDemonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethicWorking knowledge of oil and gas equipmentPrevious 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 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:

$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:

October 23, 2026 - November 1, 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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