Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Job Location:
South Milwaukee, WI - USA
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OperationsJob Description:
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Location: South Milwaukee WI
Shift: 1st Shift (Full-Time)
Bonus: $2000 Sign-On Bonus
Pay Progression:
Step 1: $39.53/hr
Step 2: $40.75/hr
Step 3: $41.96/hr
Overview:
Job Summary
The Maintenance Electronic/Electrician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability safety and performance of advanced manufacturing equipment within a highvolume industrial environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting maintaining and repairing complex electrical and electronic systems including CNC machines PLCcontrolled 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 largescale manufacturing operations with stateoftheart 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 longterm 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 PLCcontrolled equipment (AllenBradley 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 teambased environment
Additional Info
Full-time 40 hours/week
No relocation assistance
Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required
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Summary Pay Range:
$39.53 - $41.96Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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
Posting Dates:
June 9 2026 - July 2 2026Any 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
