Structural Fitter ​/ Fabricator

## Structural Fitter / Fabricator Apply locations:
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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** Career Area:
** Operations
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* 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.# Structural Fitter / Fabricator – Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)#
** Sign‐On & Retention Bonus:** $6,000
*
* Location:

** South Milwaukee, WI  
** Shift:
** 2nd Shift (3pm to 11pm)  
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* Employment Type:

** Full‐Time### Pay Progression
* ** Step 1:** $33.97/hour
* ** Step 2:** $35.22/hour
* ** Step 3:** $36.49/hour
* ** Shift Premium:** +$1.00/hour for 2nd Shift##

Job Summary As a
** Structural Fitter / Fabricator (FCAW)
** at Caterpillar’s South Milwaukee facility, you will fit, assemble, and weld heavy structural steel components used to build some of the
** largest mining machines in the world**, including
** Cat Electric Rope Shovels (ERS)**. In this hands‐on role, you will perform precision fit‐up and multi‐pass welding on thick plate material while working from complex blueprints and documented procedures.

You’ll join a safety‐first manufacturing team where craftsmanship, quality, and teamwork directly impact world‐class equipment used in mining operations around the globe. This role is ideal for experienced welders and fitters who take pride in heavy fabrication work and want stable, well‐paid manufacturing careers.
** About Caterpillar South Milwaukee
** When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do—but about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities.

Our
** South Milwaukee facility
** specializes in the fabrication and assembly of
** Electric Rope Shovels**, supporting mining customers worldwide with some of the most powerful machines ever built.##

Key Responsibilities
* Weld plain and alloy structural steel in
** all positions
** using
** Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
*** Perform
** multi‐pass welds (10+ passes)
** on
** heavy plate (2+ inches thick)
*** Read and interpret
** complex blueprints**, weld symbols, and layout specifications
* Fit and assemble large structural weldments using
** jacks, clamps, jigs, and layout tools
*** Clamp, tack weld, burn, air arc, and label components per blueprint and process requirements
* Use
** jib, gantry, and overhead cranes
** to position large components safely
* Grind and dress fabricated weldments to meet quality standards
* Operate
** forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
** as required## Required Skills
* ** 5+ years
** of FCAW welding experience on heavy plate
* ** 3+ years
** of structural fitting / fit‐up experience
* ** 3+ years
** of blueprint reading and interpretation
* Working knowledge of
** back gouging, carbon arcing, or air arcing
*** Ability to pass:  +
** 3 FCAW weld qualification tests**  +
** 2 structural fitter qualification tests**## Preferred Skills
* Strong safety‐first mindset in heavy manufacturing environments
* Ability to work
** independently and as part of a team
*** Proficiency with layout and measurement tools, including:  + Tape measure, level, surface gauges  + Tram points, calipers, combination sets  + Wedges and blocks
* Willingness to work overtime to meet production demands## Additional Information
* Full‐time schedule:
** 40 hours/week**
* ** No relocation assistance
** available
* ** Pre‐employment drug screen and medical evaluation required
*** Please monitor your email (including spam/junk folders) for application updates
** Apply Today
** Join a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and rewards your hard work.### ###
** Summary Pay Range:**$27.40 - $36.49

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple…