Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Position Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician – 1st Shift
Location: South Milwaukee, WI
Shift: 1st Shift (Full-Time)

Your work shapes the world at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares about both the work we do and each other. At our South Milwaukee facility, you’ll join a team that builds some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world, including Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations globally.

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 such as 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 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.
• Must possess one of the following: Wisconsin Electrician License, State-indentured Journeyman Electrician or Electronic Technician, Associate Degree in electrical or electronics, Union Journeyman Card, or 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.

Benefits & Perks

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus available.
• Compensation: Hourly pay based on experience (including a $1.00/hour shift differential): Step 1 – $37.83/hr, Step 2 – $39.00/hr, Step 3 – $40.17/hr.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance effective on date of hire.
• 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.