Machine Repair Mechanic

Machine Repair Mechanic – 2nd or 3rd ShiftLocation: South Milwaukee, WIShift: 2nd or 3rd Shift (Full-Time)Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On & Retention BonusPay ProgressionStep 1: $32.20/hrStep 2: $33.36/hrStep 3: $34.57/hrShift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd or 3rd shiftAbout Caterpillar South MilwaukeeCaterpillar 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 ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and repair a wide range of machine tools including Liebherr, DMG, Pietro Carnaghi, Ingersoll, Innse, Pama, and othersMaintain and repair cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, and other industrial assetsInstall and service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, and controllersPerform machine leveling, shaft alignment, lubrication, tube bending, and weldingRead and interpret mechanical prints and hydraulic schematicsApply scraping principles and precision alignment techniquesRequired QualificationsMinimum 3 years of industrial machine tool maintenance experience or completion of a relevant technical programProficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex machine toolsAbility to read and interpret mechanical and hydraulic documentationDemonstrated proficiency in machine tool theory and applicationOne of the following:Journeyman Machine Repair/Millwright certificationAssociate degree in a mechanical fieldUnion Journeyman card5+ years of machine repair experienceEquivalent military trainingPreferred QualificationsExperience with preventive and predictive maintenance technologiesSkills in metal fabrication and precision laser alignmentFamiliarity with ball screw and spindle repairExperience with large CNC machine tools and heavy industrial equipmentExposure to PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automationAdditional InfoFull-time, 40 hours/weekNo relocation assistancePre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation requiredPlease check your email (including spam/junk folders) for updatesJoin a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and rewards your hard work.Summary Pay Range: $29.02 - $36.27Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employees