Machine Repair - Mechanic

Caterpillar Inc.

South Milwaukee, WI, US
Base: $32.20 - $34.57ph; bonus: $2,000 sign-on & r...
3rd shift (full-time)
3 years industrial machine tool maintenance experience
Read mechanical prints and hydraulic schematics
Troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking experienced Machine Repair Mechanics for their South Milwaukee facility, specifically for the 3rd shift. Candidates should possess significant machine tool maintenance experience and relevant certifications, with a focus on contributing to the production of large mining machines

Job Summary

  • The role involves maintaining complex domestic and foreign machine tools and industrial equipment at the South Milwaukee facility specializing in Cat Electric Rope Shovels.
  • Employees receive a $2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus along with pay progression steps starting at $32.20/hr plus shift premiums.
  • Caterpillar offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking experienced Machine Repair Mechanics for their South Milwaukee facility, specifically for the 3rd shift. Candidates should possess significant machine tool maintenance experience and relevant certifications, with a focus on contributing to the production of large mining machines.

Salary

Base: $32.20 - $34.57/hr; Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On & Retention; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3 years industrial machine tool maintenance experience
  • Read mechanical prints and hydraulic schematics
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools
  • Install service hydraulic pneumatic systems
  • Perform shaft alignment and tube bending

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with preventive 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

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of industrial machine tool maintenance experience
  • Journeyman Machine Repair/Millwright certification or Associate degree
  • Union Journeyman card or 5+ years machine repair experience
  • Equivalent military training accepted as qualification

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