Heavy Equipment Assembler — 2nd Shift with $2k Sign-On

EquipMap, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar South Milwaukee is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Assembly Specialists for the 2nd shift in South Milwaukee, WI. The team builds some of the largest mining machines, including ERS products, with a focus on precision assembly and safety.

Benefits include a $2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus and a clear pay progression. 2nd shift adds a $1.00/hr premium, and starting steps range from $29.69 to $32.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of heavy equipment assembly experience.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as thread dies, drills, saws, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, chisels.
• Experience using cranes, hoists, and layout tools.
• Familiarity with steel, tubing, fittings, grease, oil, and hydraulic components.
• Working knowledge of high-, medium-, and low-pressure hydraulic and automated lube systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, layout, align, and assemble parts, sub-assemblies, and complete machines.
• Use hand and power tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring devices for high-precision assembly.
• Position and align components using jib, overhead cranes, hoists, and jacks.
• Install power units and accessories, fit keys and splines, and perform press/shrink fits.
• Conduct functional tests and adjustments, disassemble and prepare machines for shipment or storage.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Heavy equipment assembly

Hand tools

Cranes/hoists/layout tools

Hydraulic systems

Blueprints/micrometers

Job description

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.

Heavy Equipment Assembler – 2nd Shift

Location: South Milwaukee, WI

Shifts: 2nd Shift (Full-Time)

Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus

Pay Progression

• Step 1: $29.69/hr
• Step 2: $30.92/hr
• Step 3: $32.15/hr
• Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd shift

About Caterpillar South Milwaukee

Caterpillar is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Assembly Specialists with a strong mechanical and heavy machinery background join our manufacturing team in South Milwaukee, WI.

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.

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\u00ae Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, layout, align, and assemble parts, sub-assemblies, and complete machines
• Use hand and power tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring devices to perform high-precision assembly
• Position and align components using jib, overhead cranes, hoists, and jacks
• Install power units and accessories, fit keys and splines, and perform press/shrink fits
• Conduct functional tests and adjustments, disassemble and prepare machines for shipment or storage
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of heavy equipment assembly experience
• Proficiency with hand tools: thread dies, drills, saws, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, chisels
• Experience using cranes, hoists, and layout tools
• Familiarity with steel, tubing, fittings, grease, oil, and hydraulic components
• Working knowledge of high, medium, and low-pressure hydraulic and automated lube systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and micrometers