Industrial Maintenance Electrician – 1st Shift

Caterpillar Brazil; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in South Milwaukee, WI seeks an Industrial Maintenance Electrician on 1st shift to keep large CNC machines and automated systems running safely and reliably.

You will troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and electronic systems, including CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, drives, and automation, while working with a motivated team. Join Caterpillar's South Milwaukee facility to support heavy manufacturing operations with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience with CNC machinery, servo systems, and industrial automation.
• Proficient reading of electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives, motors, and control circuits.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic systems including CNC machines, PLCs, servo systems, and relay logic.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve uptime.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, ladder logic, and prints.
• Maintain and repair drives, motors, encoders, sensors, and control panels.
• Support maintenance on cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, HVAC, and automated production lines.
• Document maintenance activities using CMMS.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

PLC controlled equipment

CNC machinery

Servo systems

Electrical schematics

Education

Technical electrical or industrial maintenance program

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Fanuc controls

Job description

## Industrial Maintenance Electrician – 1st ShiftApply: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Today: R0000386395**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.# **Industrial Maintenance Electronic / Electrician – 1st Shift****Location:** South Milwaukee, WI**Shift: 1st** Shift (Full-Time)**Bonus:** $2,000 Sign-On Bonus**Pay Progression:**• Step 1: $39.53/hr• Step 2: $40.75/hr• Step 3: $41.96/hr**Overview:**As a **Maintenance Electronic/Electrician**, you will play a critical role in keeping advanced manufacturing equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot and repair complex **electrical and electronic systems** supporting industrial production—working with **CNC machines, PLC‐controlled equipment, drives, and automated systems** to minimize downtime and strengthen reliability.At our **South Milwaukee facility**, you’ll support a team that builds some of the **largest and most powerful mining machines in the world**, including **Cat Electric Rope Shovels (ERS)** used globally.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.**Key Responsibilities*** Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and electronic systems including CNC machines, PLCs, servo systems, and relay logic* Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment uptime and reliability* Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and technical prints* Maintain and repair AC/DC drives, motors, encoders, sensors, and control panels* Support maintenance activities on cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, HVAC systems, and automated production lines* Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify root causes and implement long‐term corrective actions* Follow all safety, environmental, and compliance standards while working in an industrial environment* Accurately document maintenance activities using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)**Required Skills*** Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment* Strong troubleshooting capability with PLC‐controlled equipment (Allen‐Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, or equivalent)* Experience with CNC machinery, servo systems, and industrial automation* Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic* Knowledge of AC/DC drives, motors, and control circuits* Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement**Preferred Skills*** Completion of a technical, electrical, or industrial maintenance program* Experience supporting large machine tools and heavy manufacturing equipment* Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability practices* Experience working with encoder systems and industrial networking* Strong collaboration and communication skills in a team‐based environment**Additional Info*** Full-time, 40 hours/week* No relocation assistance* Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required* Please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for updates**How to Apply**Ready to help shape the future of welded manufacturing at Caterpillar? Apply today and become part of a team that builds the equipment powering industries around the world.**Note:** Please check your email (including spam/junk folders) regularly for updates throughout the hiring process.### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$29.29 - $41.96Compensation 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