Iron Technician I

Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
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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 Iron Technician I provides assembly and testing of various mechanical components.
Additional Information:
This role is based in Grand Junction
This role is 5 days a week onsite
This role does not offer relocation
This role does not offer sponsorship
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
Requires knowledge of SPM products and customer standards
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
Basic Qualifications:
One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Summary Pay Range:
$20.80 - $27.85
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:
November 11, 2026 - November 15, 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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Skills
Prototyping