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.
Maintenance Electronic / Electrician – 1st Shift
Location: South Milwaukee, WI
Shift: 1st Shift (Full-Time)
Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Pay Progression:
• Step 1: $39.53/hr
• Step 2: $40.75/hr
• Step 3: $41.96/hr
Overview:
Caterpillar is hiring a Maintenance Electrician to support our manufacturing operations 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.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Electronic/Electrician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of advanced manufacturing equipment within a high‑volume industrial environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex electrical and electronic systems including CNC machines, PLC‑controlled equipment, drives, and automated production systems. The position partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, and reliability teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is an onsite role supporting large‑scale manufacturing operations with state‑of‑the‑art machinery.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and electronic systems including CNC machines, PLCs, servo systems, and relay logic
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment uptime and reliability
Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and technical prints
Maintain and repair AC/DC drives, motors, encoders, sensors, and control panels
Support maintenance activities on cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, HVAC systems, and automated production lines
Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify root causes and implement long‑term corrective actions
Follow all safety, environmental, and compliance standards while working in an industrial environment
Accurately document maintenance activities using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Required Skills
Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
Strong troubleshooting capability with PLC‑controlled equipment (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, or equivalent)
Experience with CNC machinery, servo systems, and industrial automation
Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic
Knowledge of AC/DC drives, motors, and control circuits
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Preferred Skills
Completion of a technical, electrical, or industrial maintenance program
Experience supporting large machine tools and heavy manufacturing equipment
Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability practices
Experience working with encoder systems and industrial networking
Strong collaboration and communication skills in a team‑based environment
Additional Info
Summary Pay Range:
$39.53 - $41.96
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:
April 8, 2026 - May 3, 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.
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