Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Industrial 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:
As a Maintenance Electronic/Electrician, you will play a critical role in keeping advanced manufacturing equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You'll troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and electronic systems supporting industrial production-working with CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, drives, and automated systems to minimize downtime and strengthen reliability. At our South Milwaukee facility, you'll support a team that builds some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world, including Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used globally.

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:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• No relocation assistance
• Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required

How to Apply:

Ready to help shape the future of welded manufacturing at Caterpillar? Apply today and become part of a team that builds the equipment powering industries around the world.

Note:

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Summary Pay Range: $29.29 - $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 efits:
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