Heavy Equipment Assembler - 2nd Shift with Sign-On Bonus

Caterpillar Inc.; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Industrial Machinery Assembler for the 2nd shift at our South Milwaukee facility.

You will build and assemble large mining equipment using precision tools and detailed instructions, contributing to a safety‑focused team environment that delivers world‑wide equipment. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in heavy equipment assembly, hands‑on tool experience, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision measurement devices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of heavy equipment or industrial mechanical assembly experience.
• Proficiency with hand tools including thread dies, drills, saws, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, and chisels.
• Experience using cranes, hoists, and layout tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with steel, tubing, fittings, grease, oil, and hydraulic components.
• Working knowledge of high‑, medium‑, and low‑pressure hydraulic and automated lubrication systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and precision measurement tools (including micrometers).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Manual dexterity

Tools

Thread dies

Drills

Saws

Screwdrivers

Pipe wrenches

Chisels

Cranes/Hoists/Jib cranes

Layout tools

Micrometers

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Industrial Machinery Assembler for the 2nd shift at our South Milwaukee facility.

You will build and assemble large mining equipment using precision tools and detailed instructions, contributing to a safety‑focused team environment that delivers world‑wide equipment. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in heavy equipment assembly, hands‑on tool experience, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision measurement devices.