Shop Technician

wildcatoiltools; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

wildcatoiltools in Pleasanton, TX is seeking a Shop Technician to inspect, repair, assemble, and test oilfield tools, ensuring readiness and safety for field operations.

The role requires manual skills, tool handling, and adherence to procedures, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and safety compliance. Experience in a maintenance or service shop is favorable; primarily on-site work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in an oilfield service shop or mechanical repair environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read work instructions, equipment drawings, and basic technical documents.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred or willing to obtain certification.
• Basic computer skills for electronic work orders and inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, repair, and service oilfield equipment per procedures and specs.
• Disassemble/reassemble tools, replacing worn components as needed.
• Operate hand/power tools, pressure testing equipment, forklifts, and cranes safely.
• Prepare rental tools and equipment for shipment to customer locations.
• Receive, inspect, document findings, and initiate repairs for returned gear.
• Maintain service records, inspection reports, and work orders.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and keep a clean, organized workspace.
• Follow safety policies, customer requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with inventory management and material organization.
• Support machine shop, inspection, and assembly as workload requires.
• Collaborate with supervisors, machinists, field personnel, and other departments to meet deadlines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, quality, and safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical documents

Precision measuring tools

Basic computer skills

Forklift/Crane familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Pressure testing equipment

Job description

The Shop Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, testing, and preparation of oilfield tools and equipment to ensure they meet company and customer quality standards. This position plays a critical role in supporting field operations by maintaining safe, reliable, and ready-to-run equipment while upholding the highest standards of workmanship and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, clean, repair, and service oilfield equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer specifications.
• Disassemble and reassemble tools, replacing worn or damaged components as necessary.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, pressure testing equipment, forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare rental tools and equipment for shipment to customer locations.
• Receive returned equipment, perform post-job inspections, document findings, and initiate necessary repairs.
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and work orders.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on shop equipment and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, customer requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including stocking, identifying, and organizing parts and materials.
• Support machine shop, inspection, and assembly operations as workload requires.
• Work effectively with supervisors, machinists, field personnel, and other departments to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in an oilfield service shop, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or mechanical repair environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to use precision measuring tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read work instructions, equipment drawings, and basic technical documents.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Basic computer skills for completing electronic work orders and inspection documentation.