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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Prepare, layout, set-up, align, assemble, and test parts, sub-assemblies and complete machines. Utilize and conform to standard work when available.

1st and 2nd Shift-Full Time

Job duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

​Secure job assignment and partial instructions for complex work, drawings, facilities and materials. Determine sequence of operations.

Secure job assignment, identify parts and sub-assemblies by preparing, cleaning, deburring, fitting and dressing using hammers, files, grinders, etc.

Manually or with jib or overhead crane or hoist, jacks, etc position, layout, set-up, align and assemble parts, sub-assemblies and complete machines in accordance with drawings.

Set-up, align, balance, and assemble parts, sub-assemblies and complete machines on which major alignments and clearances are largely present using jigs, fixtures, templates, gauges, drills, screw drivers, wrenches, hand and power tools, measuring devices, etc.

Install and/or modify power units and accessories, fit keys and splines, make press and shrink fits, lubricate, etc.

Perform prescribed tests and adjustments, identify and mark, disassemble and prepare for shipment or storage as required.

Perform above operations to very close tolerances. Operations are subject to progressive inspection and supervisor check and are performed on parts, sub-assemblies and complete machines such as large swivels, etc., rails, swing racks and roller paths, gears, shaft drums, jackshafts, cylinders, brakes, operating levers, swing and crowd machinery, including motors on shovels and other similar complexity.

Keep facilities, material and work area clean and orderly, exercising care in their use and assisting in their maintenance as required. Conform to safety and inspection requirements.

Required Qualifications:  

Previous experience with thread dies, portable drillings and sawing tools, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, chisels, and other hand tools, jib and overhead cranes, etc.

Previous experience working with steel, tubing, elbows, tees, couplings, unions, fittings, grease, oil, other miscellaneous hardware, gauges, etc.

Working knowledge of High, medium and low pressure hydraulic and automated lube systems.

Ability to read drawings, micrometers, blueprints.

3 – 5 years heavy assembly experience.

Additional Information:  

This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1st and 2nd Shift

Full Time position

Pay: Step 1 - $28.54 hr, Step 2 - $29.73 hr, Step 3 - $30.91 hr plus an additional $1.00 for 2nd shift premium.

No relocation assistance is available. 

Sign On & Retention Bonus available

Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?

Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential

All Positions are Full-Time                                                                                                              

Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals 

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave

Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

401k with 6% Company Match

Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits

Recognition Programs

Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)

Adoption Assistance Program

Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement

Company Provided Uniforms and Caps

Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers

Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Summary Pay Range:

$28.54 - $35.67

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

July 2, 2025 - July 29, 2025

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.

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