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 Role

The Maintenance Technician I performs corrective and preventative maintenance on all manufacturing equipment. This position is expected to assist other Maintenance Technicians while learning to work more independently. The level of the Maintenance Technician role will be dependent on factors such as candidate experience and certification level. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Must show proficiency in all maintenance related job functions including but not limited to corrective and preventive maintenance 

Demonstrates mechanical knowledge and aptitude 

Follow proper safety guidelines including point of work risk assessment and lockout/tagout 

Must have knowledge of Critical Safety Devices and functionality 

Troubleshoot, repair and install parts on machines and equipment 

Ability to work independently or in a team setting 

Demonstrate understanding of blueprints, Original Equipment Manufacturer manuals, Bill of Materials and Standard Operating Procedures 

Knowledge and proper use of hand and power tools 

Performs visual inspections and maintenance of production equipment 

Tests machinery and equipment after maintenance has been completed 

Understands the basic operating principles of all Mills, Lathes, Grinders, Saws, Presses, Bridge and Jib cranes, including basic troubleshooting and sequence of operation 

Electrical: Demonstrate the ability to operate multi-meter tester for voltage, amperage, and resistance 

Motors: Demonstrate the ability to determine pertinent motor nameplate info for replacement and or reordering  

Demonstrates a full understanding of the departments CMMS system and completes required paperwork, documents parts, material usage and downtime within the CMMS 

Demonstrates understanding of root cause analysis 

Identify routine faults or failures and report upper management  

Actively working towards the completion of skills training curriculum as defined by management  

Maintain routine housekeeping to eliminate workplace hazards  

General comprehension of cleanliness of machines when put back together  

Demonstrates a clear understanding for a clean environment for all precision component repair  

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles  

Performs other duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications:

Must have at least 3 years of maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in troubleshooting complex systems

Automation controls experience

Experience on CNC machines

CMS experience

Additional Information:

Located onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

This is a second shift role

What You Will Get:

Paid time off

Most national holidays off with pay

100% 401K match up to 6% 

Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Local & national discounts! 

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $33.50

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 10, 2025 - March 30, 2025

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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