Industrial Machinery Assembler
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Job Location:
South Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 28 - 35
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 Machinery Assembler 2nd Shift
Shift: 2nd Shift (Full-Time)
Sign-On & Retention Bonus: $2000
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
Job Summary
About Caterpillar South Milwaukee
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare layout align and assemble parts subassemblies and complete heavy equipment machines
- Use hand and power tools jigs fixtures gauges and measuring devices to perform highprecision 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
Required Qualifications
- 35 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 lowpressure hydraulic and automated lubrication systems
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints drawings and precision measurement tools (including micrometers)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience assembling heavy equipment large machinery or complex mechanical systems.
- Experience using overhead cranes/hoists/jib cranes and/or rigging practices (as qualified/authorized).
- Experience with press fits/shrink fits alignment and installation of mechanically integrated components (keys/splines).
- Familiarity with 5S / lean manufacturing / continuous improvement practices in production environments.
- Background assembling products for shipment (teardown preservation packaging securing components)
Additional Information
- Full-time role 40 hours per week
- No relocation assistance available
- Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required
- Recruiting updates are sent via emailplease monitor your inbox and spam/junk folders
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Summary Pay Range:
$28.54 - $35.67Compensation 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:
May 4 2026 - May 31 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.
