Shop Technician

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 and 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.

The Shop Technician I primarily works in the shop making repairs to oilfield equipment as required.   Pay Starts at $19.85. Can be adjusted with experience.   Schedule: 6:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday, and every other Saturday with the opportunity for overtime. On-call periods will be required.

Provide our customers with excellent engineering solutions through our products and superior customer service Effectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas at all times Assemble and break down, clean new or used equipment, inspect, repair and test grease and paint equipment Read and follow standard operating procedures Execute general shop maintenance such as cleanup of the shop, work area, and equipment Perform shipping and receiving responsibilities Be responsible for the safety of self and others including reporting of all work-related injuries, near misses, equipment damage and unsafe acts to supervisor or senior technician as soon as practicable Troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test equipment based on customer communications 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 Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to upper management for guidance Exhibit and advocate exemplary safety culture at all times Exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of Change Performs other duties as assigned   What you will have: Three months of equivalent work experience or training Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethic Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment Previous experience with hand tools, power tools and air tools   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         Summary Pay Range: $19.85 - $26.55 Compensation and benefits