Machine Repair Mechanic

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. 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 Join a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and rewards your hard work. 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