Caterpillar
Career Area:
Operations
Job Description: 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.
Machine Repair Mechanic – 3rd Shift Location:
South Milwaukee, WI
Shift:
3rd Shift (Full-Time)
Bonus:
$2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus
Pay Progression
Step 1:
$33.49/hr
Step 2:
$34.69/hr
Step 3:
$35.95/hr
Shift Premium:
+$1.00/hr for 3rd shift
About Caterpillar South Milwaukee Caterpillar is hiring
experienced Machine Repair Mechanics
with troubleshooting and repairing experience, that can maintain complex domestic and foreign machine tools and industrial equipment, to join our manufacturing team in
South Milwaukee, WI.
At our South Milwaukee facility, you’ll be part of a team that builds some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world. This facility specializes in the production of Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations around the world.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair a wide range of machine tools including Liebherr, DMG, Pietro Carnaghi, Ingersoll, Innse, Pama, and others
Maintain and repair cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, and other industrial assets
Install and service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, and controllers
Perform machine leveling, shaft alignment, lubrication, tube bending, and welding
Read and interpret mechanical prints and hydraulic schematics
Apply scraping principles and precision alignment techniques
Required Qualifications
Minimum
3 years of industrial machine tool maintenance experience
or completion of a relevant technical program
Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex machine tools
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and hydraulic documentation
Demonstrated proficiency in machine tool theory and application
One of the following:
Journeyman Machine Repair/Millwright certification
Associate degree in a mechanical field
Union Journeyman card
5+ years of machine repair experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
preventive and predictive maintenance technologies
Skills in
metal fabrication and precision laser alignment
Familiarity with
ball screw and spindle repair
Strong communication and customer service skills
Commitment to safety and teamwork
Additional Info
Full-time, 40 hours/week
No relocation assistance
Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required
Please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for updates
Apply Today Join a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and rewards your hard work.
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Summary Pay Range: $29.02 - $36.27
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:
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
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: January 5, 2026 - April 5, 2026
Any 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Operations
Job Description: 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.
Machine Repair Mechanic – 3rd Shift Location:
South Milwaukee, WI
Shift:
3rd Shift (Full-Time)
Bonus:
$2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus
Pay Progression
Step 1:
$33.49/hr
Step 2:
$34.69/hr
Step 3:
$35.95/hr
Shift Premium:
+$1.00/hr for 3rd shift
About Caterpillar South Milwaukee Caterpillar is hiring
experienced Machine Repair Mechanics
with troubleshooting and repairing experience, that can maintain complex domestic and foreign machine tools and industrial equipment, to join our manufacturing team in
South Milwaukee, WI.
At our South Milwaukee facility, you’ll be part of a team that builds some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world. This facility specializes in the production of Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations around the world.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair a wide range of machine tools including Liebherr, DMG, Pietro Carnaghi, Ingersoll, Innse, Pama, and others
Maintain and repair cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, and other industrial assets
Install and service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, and controllers
Perform machine leveling, shaft alignment, lubrication, tube bending, and welding
Read and interpret mechanical prints and hydraulic schematics
Apply scraping principles and precision alignment techniques
Required Qualifications
Minimum
3 years of industrial machine tool maintenance experience
or completion of a relevant technical program
Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex machine tools
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and hydraulic documentation
Demonstrated proficiency in machine tool theory and application
One of the following:
Journeyman Machine Repair/Millwright certification
Associate degree in a mechanical field
Union Journeyman card
5+ years of machine repair experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
preventive and predictive maintenance technologies
Skills in
metal fabrication and precision laser alignment
Familiarity with
ball screw and spindle repair
Strong communication and customer service skills
Commitment to safety and teamwork
Additional Info
Full-time, 40 hours/week
No relocation assistance
Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required
Please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for updates
Apply Today Join a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and rewards your hard work.
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Summary Pay Range: $29.02 - $36.27
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:
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
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: January 5, 2026 - April 5, 2026
Any 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
#J-18808-Ljbffr