Iron Technician I

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📍 Grand Junction, ColoradoFull time

About this role

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 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:

September 25, 2026 - September 30, 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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