<p>Career Area:</p> <p>Operations</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Maintenance Electronic / Electrician - 1st Shift</p> <p>Location: South Milwaukee, WI</p> <p>Shift: 1st Shift (Full-Time)</p> <p>Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus</p> <p>Pay Progression:</p> <ul> <li>Step 1: $39.53/hr </li><li>Step 2: $40.75/hr </li><li>Step 3: $41.96/hr </li></ul> <p>Overview:</p> <p>Caterpillar is hiring a Maintenance Electrician to support our manufacturing operations in South Milwaukee, WI.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and electronic systems including CNC machines, PLCs, servo systems, and relay logic</p> </li><li> <p>Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment uptime and reliability</p> </li><li> <p>Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and technical prints</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain and repair AC/DC drives, motors, encoders, sensors, and control panels</p> </li><li> <p>Support maintenance activities on cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, HVAC systems, and automated production lines</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions</p> </li><li> <p>Follow all safety, environmental, and compliance standards while working in an industrial environment</p> </li><li> <p>Accurately document maintenance activities using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Skills</p> <ul> <li> <p>Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment</p> </li><li> <p>Strong troubleshooting capability with PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, or equivalent)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with CNC machinery, servo systems, and industrial automation</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of AC/DC drives, motors, and control circuits</p> </li><li> <p>Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills</p> <ul> <li> <p>Completion of a technical, electrical, or industrial maintenance program</p> </li><li> <p>Experience supporting large machine tools and heavy manufacturing equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability practices</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with encoder systems and industrial networking</p> </li><li> <p>Strong collaboration and communication skills in a team-based environment</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Info</p> <ul> <li> <p>Full-time, 40 hours/week</p> </li><li> <p>No relocation assistance</p> </li><li> <p>Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required</p> </li><li> <p>Please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for updates</p> </li></ul> <p>Summary Pay Range:</p> <p>$39.53 - $41.96</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, dental, and vision benefits*</p> </li><li> <p>Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*</p> </li><li> <p>401(k) savings plans*</p> </li><li> <p>Health Savings Account (HSA)*</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*</p> </li><li> <p>Health Lifestyle Programs*</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program*</p> </li><li> <p>Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*</p> </li><li> <p>Career Development*</p> </li><li> <p>Incentive bonus*</p> </li><li> <p>Disability benefits</p> </li><li> <p>Life Insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Parental leave</p> </li><li> <p>Adoption benefits</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition Reimbursement</p> </li><li> <p>These benefits also apply to part-time employees</p> </li></ul> <p>Posting Dates:</p> <p>April 8, 2026 - May 3, 2026</p> <p>Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.</p> <p>Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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