Log inSign up free
  • Home
  • Jobs
    • Applications
    • Career
    • Resume
    • Cover letters
  • Content
    • Posts
    • Media
  • Messages
  • Analytics
    • Overview
    • Pages
  • Builder
    • Templates
  • More tools
    • Profile
    • Hiring
  • Settings
All jobs
CACat logo

Cat

South Milwaukee

Machine Repair Mechanic – 2nd or 3rd Shift.

$29–36/HR
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. Machine Repair Mechanic – 2nd or 3rd Shift Location: South Milwaukee, WI Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift (Full-Time) Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus Pay Progression Step 1: $32.20/hr Step 2: $33.36/hr Step 3: $34.57/hr Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd or 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. 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. 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 Equivalent military training Preferred Qualifications Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance technologies Skills in metal fabrication and precision laser alignment Familiarity with ball screw and spindle repair Experience with large CNC machine tools and heavy industrial equipment Exposure to PLC‑controlled equipment and industrial automation 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: 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: October 30, 2026 - November 29, 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. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
Pay
$29–36/hr
Where
South Milwaukee · Wisconsin · United States of America
Work
Not stated
Type
Not stated
Posted
30 Oct, 2026
Apply on the original postingSign in to apply

Unverified board

more at Cat.

31 Oct, 2026

Cat

Senior EHS Team Leader (maternity cover – 2 year contract)

CACat logo
  • Contract
  • Senior level

Godollo, Budapest

Contract

Details
31 Oct, 2026

Cat

Senior Digital Project Manager

CACat logo
  • Senior level

Kosice, Slovakia

Salary not listed

Details
31 Oct, 2026

Cat

Wear and Undercarriage Sales Consultant (M/W/D)

CACat logo
  • Sales & Marketing

Ismaning (Munich), Bavaria

Salary not listed

Details

similar roles.

31 Oct, 2026

Uottawa

APTPUO – Hiver2027– TSO35553

UOUottawa logo

    Main Campus

    Salary not listed

    Details
    31 Oct, 2026

    Uottawa

    APTPUO – Hiver 2027 – TSO5530

    UOUottawa logo

      Main Campus

      Salary not listed

      Details