Machine Repair Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Shift

About the role

Career Area: Operations

About the role

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

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
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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.
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