Iron Technician I

Caterpillar; Waynesburg, Northern (Greene County, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Dental & vision

Job summary

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, is seeking an Iron Technician I in Waynesburg, PA. You will gain hands-on experience assembling, testing, and refurbishing flow control components under supervision, with growth into more complex tasks as you learn the ropes.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork. You will work Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime and on-call responsibilities as needed; relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and basic hand-tool skills.
• Ability to operate pneumatic tooling and other shop tools.
• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test mechanical components for oil & gas equipment.
• Process incoming iron start to finish, including inspection and paperwork.
• Support refurbishment of flow control products and inventory management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool handling

Reliability

Tools

Pneumatic tooling

Job description

## Iron Technician IApply: USA - PA - Waynesburg - SPM Service Center: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: R0000397083**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:** Join SPM Oil & Gas as an Iron Technician Level I and kickstart your career in one of the most dynamic industries. The Iron Technician I provides assembly and testing of various mechanical components. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and real-world experience, working side-by-side with senior technicians to learn the ins and outs of oil and gas operations. You will gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and mentorship from the best in the field. This will set the foundation for a strong, long-term career.**Additional Information:*** **Pay:** Pay will start at $21.90/hour and can be adjusted based on experience* **Schedule:** **Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM** with opportunity for overtime as business demands. On call (weekends) only as business demands.* Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.**What will you do:*** At SPM Oil & Gas, our primary objective is to provide our customers with excellent engineering solutions through our products and superior customer service* Process incoming iron start 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)* Understand customer requirements throughout the entire refurbishment of flow control products to produce high quality products* Clean, strip and inspect all required flow control components* Prepare flow control products for Gauging, Ultra Sonic, and MPI inspections* Disassemble of flow control products per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)* Provides proper care and maintenance of all shop tools, equipment, and work area* Exhibit and always advocate exemplary safety culture **What you will have:*** Ability to operate hand tools such as pneumatic tooling* Possess a sound Mechanical Aptitude* Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethic **What Top Candidates will have:*** Three to six months’ related experience and/or training in the oil and gas field; or equivalent combination of education and experience* Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment* Have a clean driving record, which generally means: + No more than (2) moving violations within the last 12 months. + No more than three (3) moving violations in the past three (3) years**Physical Demands:*** Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear* Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl* Consistently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus* Must 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 particles* Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions* Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration* Noise Level: Moderate### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$21.90 - $29.30Compensation 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 29, 2026 - October 28, 2026Any 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.