Shop Technician I

Caterpillar Brazil; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Shop Technician II for its SPM Oil & Gas operations in Oklahoma. The role centers on repairing, inspecting, and testing grease and paint equipment, reading blueprints, and performing general shop maintenance with both independent and collaborative work style.

The position requires a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work in a dynamic shop environment. Schedule is weekdays with on-call responsibilities and potential overtime, plus comprehensive

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or training in shop settings.
• Experience with oil and gas equipment is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and test grease and paint equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Perform general shop maintenance and housekeeping.
• Handle shipping and receiving responsibilities.
• Maintain safety of self and others and report injuries or unsafe acts.
• Respond to customer needs on a 24-hour on-call basis as required.
• Occasionally perform field duties as needed.

Skills

Equipment repair

Blueprints

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team mentoring

Education

One year of related experience or training

Job description

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 Shop Technician II primarily works in the shop making repairs to equipment as required. The Shop Technician II is a skilled, experienced technician with the ability to work autonomously, synthesize problems and provide solutions. This individual will be responsible for assisting in training and mentoring other technicians.

Additional Information

Relocation or sponsorship assistance is NOT available for this position.

Starting Pay: $19.85, additional based on experience

Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 24/7 on call, currently working every other Saturdays Overtime based on business need

Summary Pay Range: $19.85 - $26.55

What you will do

• Assemble and break down, clean new or used equipment, inspect, repair and test grease and paint equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Execute general shop maintenance such as cleanup of shop, work area and equipment
• Perform shipping and receiving responsibilities
• Responsible for the safety of self and others including reporting of all work-related injuries, near misses, equipment damage and unsafe acts as soon as practicable to supervisor or senior technician
• Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of Change
• Troubleshoot, repair, reassembly and testing based on customer communications
• Operate, handle, and lift shop equipment and tools and products up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain SPM Oil & Gas company supplied assets and any other equipment, including site specific equipment, as it relates to company policy
• Maintain a professional appearance and work attitude at all times
• Demonstrate the ability to perform independently or in a team setting
• Available on 24-hour call to respond to customer needs on special occurrences
• Perform occasional required work in the field
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you will have

• Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethic
• Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment
• One year of equivalent work experience or training

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, 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

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 19, 2026 - September 4, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Company Culture

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.