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Caterpillar is hiring a Iron Technician I in Grand Junction, CO. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, first listed on November 12. The advertised pay is $20.80–$27.85 an hour. Caterpillar has 99 other openings in the US, 1 of them in Grand Junction, CO.
How the pay compares
Caterpillar advertises $20.80 to $27.85 an hour, a midpoint of $24.33 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 69% of the 168 engineering & mfg jobs across the US that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $28.60 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $24.33 an hour comes to about $51,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Colorado tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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The employer's advert
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Career Area:
OperationsJob 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 Iron Technician I provides assembly and testing of various mechanical components.
Additional Information:
- This role is based in Grand Junction
- This role is 5 days a week onsite
- This role does not offer relocation
- This role does not offer sponsorship
What you will do:
Assists Iron Technicians during the disassemble phase
Clean, strip and inspect all required flow control components
Prepare flow control products for Gauging, Ultra Sonic, and MPI inspections
Ability to demonstrate the disassemble of flow control products per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Ability to identify SPM and Customer product
Ability to assemble flow control product
Nondestructive Testing Trainee (NDT Trainee)
Manifold tear down/rebuild trainee
Demonstrates computer skills for the SPM AMP System
Requires knowledge of SPM products and customer standards
Inventory Incoming Iron
Provides proper care and maintenance of all shop tools, equipment, and work area
Monitors daily work activities to ensure requirements are met
Performs other routine duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Summary Pay Range:
$20.80 - $27.85Compensation 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:
November 11, 2026 - November 15, 2026Any 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.
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