Iron Technician IV (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) retirement plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Iron Technician IV to assemble and test mechanical components in a high‑demand shop environment in Midland, TX. The role emphasizes leadership, workflow management, and maintaining product quality while coordinating with managers and technicians.

The position offers a 2nd shift with overtime as needed, a starting pay of $30.35 per hour with potential premium, and a structured benefits package. Candidates should have related experience and a proven work ethic.

Qualifications

• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethic.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment.
• Experience with FC style and FLS style gate valves.

Responsibilities

• Perform All Duties of an Iron Technician II.
• Performs all the duties of an Iron Technician III or have relevant skills/experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Job preparation and completion.
• Maintain flow of customer product through the shop.
• Quality control of customer flow control product.
• Proficient in customer relations.
• When the manager/supervisor is not present, assigns duties to complete all necessary daily service center work.
• Revises work assignments to meet production schedules priorities.
• Explain service center procedures and specifications and demonstrates use of equipment and testing to new employees.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer relations

Hands-on problem solving

Experience with oil and gas equipment

Tools

Syteline

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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 IV provides assembly and testing of various mechanical components.
  

Additional Information:

• Starting Pay: $30.35/hr. Can be adjusted with experience.
  
• Will receive 2nd shift premium
  
• Schedule:Regular hours are 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM, currently working 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM. 10 days on with 4 days off
  
• Overtime based on business need
  
• Relocation is not available for this position
  
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
  

What you will do:

• Perform All Duties of an Iron Technician II
• Performs all the duties of an Iron Technician III or have relevant skills/experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Job preparation and completion
• Maintain flow of customer product through the shop
• Quality control of customer flow control product
• Proficient in customer relations
• When the manager/supervisor is not present, assigns duties to complete all necessary daily service center work
• Revises work assignments to meet production schedules priorities
• Explain service center procedures and specifications and demonstrates use of equipment and testing to new employees
• Assists workers in resolving technical problems
• Consults with technical personnel and managers/supervisors to report and resolve assembly and testing problems, and reports unresolved problems
• Obtains and distributes supplies, materials, and equipment such as components and parts used for work, assembly, test and inspection specifications. Test equipment, fixtures, and hand tools
• Reports on substandard equipment performance to supervisor or maintenance personnel
• Substitutes for absent workers and assists workers to alleviate work overload
• Understand all customer contractual requirements
• Consults with manager/supervisor and reviews service center schedules.
• Knowledge of Syteline: Transfer Orders, Receiving Order, Customer Estimates
• Performs other routine duties as requested

What you will have:

• One to three yearsrelated experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethic

• Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment

• Experience with FC style and FLS style gate valves

Top Candidates will have

• Ability tooperatehand tools such ashammers, screw drivers, hydraulic torque wrenches and additional specialty tools – including micrometers
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 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

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand 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:

$30.35 - $40.65

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:

August 7, 2026 - August 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.