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Industrial Maintenance Electrician, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Caterpillar Inc.

Industrial Maintenance Electrician, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Caterpillar Inc. logo

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

Posted: December 6, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Description

Description

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 Electrician – 2nd Shift

Location: South Milwaukee, WI

Shift: 2nd 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

• Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd shift

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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, and relay logic systems
  • Maintain and repair machine tools and equipment from manufacturers including Ingersoll, DMG Mori, Liebherr, G&L, Pietro Carnaghi, and Pama
  • Work with encoder systems including Heidenhain and Inductosyn
  • Support electrical maintenance on cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment (Miller and Lincoln), paint booths, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and machine tool prints

Required Qualifications:
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical maintenance of industrial machinery or successful completion of a field-related technical program
    • Experience with CNC and PLC systems including Fanuc, Siemens, and Allen Bradley
    • Strong troubleshooting skills with relay logic and programmable controllers
    • Hands-on experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives
    • Basic mechanical aptitude
    • Possess one of the following:
      • Wisconsin Electrician License
      • State-indentured Journeyman Electrician or Electronic Technician
      • Associate Degree in electrical or electronics
      • Union Journeyman Card
      • Equivalent military experience

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
    • Experience with welding equipment and industrial automation
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
    • Willingness to work overtime to support production needs
    • Familiarity with safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures

    Compensation and Benefits:
    • Hourly pay based on experience (including a $1.00/hour shift differential): Step 1 – $37.83, Step 2 – $39.00, Step 3 – $40.17
    • $2,000 sign-on bonus is available
    • Benefits effective on date of hire:
      • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
      • 401(k) with 6% company match
      • Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement leave
      • Employee assistance program and adoption support
      • Safety boot reimbursement and company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses
      • Company-provided uniforms, lockers, showers, and access to a self-service canteen

    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

    Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances as well as a medical evaluation.

    Summary Pay Range:

    $29.29 - $40.35

    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 31, 2025 - January 4, 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.

    Locations

    • South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

    Salary

    77,520 - 84,000 USD / yearly

    Skills Required

    • Troubleshootingintermediate
    • Electrical maintenanceintermediate
    • CNC systemsintermediate
    • PLC systemsintermediate
    • Relay logicintermediate
    • Programmable controllersintermediate
    • AC/DC analog and digital drivesintermediate
    • Mechanical aptitudeintermediate
    • Reading and interpreting electrical schematicsintermediate
    • Ladder logic diagramsintermediate
    • Machine tool printsintermediate
    • Teamworkintermediate
    • Independent workintermediate
    • Safety protocolsintermediate
    • Lockout/tagout proceduresintermediate

    Required Qualifications

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical maintenance of industrial machinery or successful completion of a field-related technical program (experience)
    • Experience with CNC and PLC systems including Fanuc, Siemens, and Allen Bradley (experience)
    • Strong troubleshooting skills with relay logic and programmable controllers (experience)
    • Hands-on experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives (experience)
    • Basic mechanical aptitude (experience)
    • Possess one of the following: Wisconsin Electrician License, State-indentured Journeyman Electrician or Electronic Technician, Associate Degree in electrical or electronics, Union Journeyman Card, Equivalent military experience (experience)

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems (experience)
    • Experience with welding equipment and industrial automation (experience)
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment (experience)
    • Willingness to work overtime to support production needs (experience)
    • Familiarity with safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures (experience)

    Responsibilities

    • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, and relay logic systems
    • Maintain and repair machine tools and equipment from manufacturers including Ingersoll, DMG Mori, Liebherr, G&L, Pietro Carnaghi, and Pama
    • Work with encoder systems including Heidenhain and Inductosyn
    • Support electrical maintenance on cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment (Miller and Lincoln), paint booths, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
    • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
    • Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and machine tool prints

    Benefits

    • general: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • general: 401(k) with 6% company match
    • general: Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement leave
    • general: Employee assistance program and adoption support
    • general: Safety boot reimbursement and company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses
    • general: Company-provided uniforms, lockers, showers, and access to a self-service canteen
    • general: Medical, dental, and vision benefits
    • general: Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
    • general: 401(k) savings plans
    • general: Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • general: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
    • general: Health Lifestyle Programs
    • general: Employee Assistance Program
    • general: Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
    • general: Career Development
    • general: Incentive bonus
    • general: Disability benefits
    • general: Life Insurance
    • general: Parental leave
    • general: Adoption benefits
    • general: Tuition Reimbursement

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    Caterpillar Inc.

    full-time

    Posted: December 6, 2025

    Number of Vacancies: 1

    Job Description

    Description

    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 Electrician – 2nd Shift

    Location: South Milwaukee, WI

    Shift: 2nd 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

    • Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd shift

    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.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, and relay logic systems
    • Maintain and repair machine tools and equipment from manufacturers including Ingersoll, DMG Mori, Liebherr, G&L, Pietro Carnaghi, and Pama
    • Work with encoder systems including Heidenhain and Inductosyn
    • Support electrical maintenance on cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment (Miller and Lincoln), paint booths, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
    • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
    • Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and machine tool prints

    Required Qualifications:
      • Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical maintenance of industrial machinery or successful completion of a field-related technical program
      • Experience with CNC and PLC systems including Fanuc, Siemens, and Allen Bradley
      • Strong troubleshooting skills with relay logic and programmable controllers
      • Hands-on experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives
      • Basic mechanical aptitude
      • Possess one of the following:
        • Wisconsin Electrician License
        • State-indentured Journeyman Electrician or Electronic Technician
        • Associate Degree in electrical or electronics
        • Union Journeyman Card
        • Equivalent military experience

      Preferred Qualifications:
      • Experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
      • Experience with welding equipment and industrial automation
      • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
      • Willingness to work overtime to support production needs
      • Familiarity with safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures

      Compensation and Benefits:
      • Hourly pay based on experience (including a $1.00/hour shift differential): Step 1 – $37.83, Step 2 – $39.00, Step 3 – $40.17
      • $2,000 sign-on bonus is available
      • Benefits effective on date of hire:
        • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
        • 401(k) with 6% company match
        • Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement leave
        • Employee assistance program and adoption support
        • Safety boot reimbursement and company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses
        • Company-provided uniforms, lockers, showers, and access to a self-service canteen

      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

      Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances as well as a medical evaluation.

      Summary Pay Range:

      $29.29 - $40.35

      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 31, 2025 - January 4, 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.

      Locations

      • South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

      Salary

      77,520 - 84,000 USD / yearly

      Skills Required

      • Troubleshootingintermediate
      • Electrical maintenanceintermediate
      • CNC systemsintermediate
      • PLC systemsintermediate
      • Relay logicintermediate
      • Programmable controllersintermediate
      • AC/DC analog and digital drivesintermediate
      • Mechanical aptitudeintermediate
      • Reading and interpreting electrical schematicsintermediate
      • Ladder logic diagramsintermediate
      • Machine tool printsintermediate
      • Teamworkintermediate
      • Independent workintermediate
      • Safety protocolsintermediate
      • Lockout/tagout proceduresintermediate

      Required Qualifications

      • Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical maintenance of industrial machinery or successful completion of a field-related technical program (experience)
      • Experience with CNC and PLC systems including Fanuc, Siemens, and Allen Bradley (experience)
      • Strong troubleshooting skills with relay logic and programmable controllers (experience)
      • Hands-on experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives (experience)
      • Basic mechanical aptitude (experience)
      • Possess one of the following: Wisconsin Electrician License, State-indentured Journeyman Electrician or Electronic Technician, Associate Degree in electrical or electronics, Union Journeyman Card, Equivalent military experience (experience)

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems (experience)
      • Experience with welding equipment and industrial automation (experience)
      • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment (experience)
      • Willingness to work overtime to support production needs (experience)
      • Familiarity with safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures (experience)

      Responsibilities

      • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, and relay logic systems
      • Maintain and repair machine tools and equipment from manufacturers including Ingersoll, DMG Mori, Liebherr, G&L, Pietro Carnaghi, and Pama
      • Work with encoder systems including Heidenhain and Inductosyn
      • Support electrical maintenance on cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment (Miller and Lincoln), paint booths, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
      • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
      • Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and machine tool prints

      Benefits

      • general: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
      • general: 401(k) with 6% company match
      • general: Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement leave
      • general: Employee assistance program and adoption support
      • general: Safety boot reimbursement and company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses
      • general: Company-provided uniforms, lockers, showers, and access to a self-service canteen
      • general: Medical, dental, and vision benefits
      • general: Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
      • general: 401(k) savings plans
      • general: Health Savings Account (HSA)
      • general: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
      • general: Health Lifestyle Programs
      • general: Employee Assistance Program
      • general: Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
      • general: Career Development
      • general: Incentive bonus
      • general: Disability benefits
      • general: Life Insurance
      • general: Parental leave
      • general: Adoption benefits
      • general: Tuition Reimbursement

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