Maint. Electronic/Electrician

Caterpillar Inc.•South Milwaukee, WI

8d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

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: When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team that 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. Together, we are building a better world. 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. Job Summary 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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)