Production Electrician

1 day ago

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Caterpillar Inc. Full time $32 - $35

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.

Production Electrical Technician – 2nd Shift

Location: South Milwaukee, WI

Shift: 2nd Shift (Full-Time)

Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus

Pay Progression

  • Step 1: $32.25/hr
  • Step 2: $33.47/hr
  • Step 3: $34.68/hr
  • Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd shift

About Caterpillar South Milwaukee

Caterpillar is hiring experienced Production Electrical Technician that will install, wire, and test electrical systems on heavy equipment to join our manufacturing team in South Milwaukee, WI.

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.

At our South Milwaukee facility, you'll be part of a team that builds some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world. This facility specializes in the production of Cat Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations around the world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, layout, and install electrical components and systems using schematics and engineering drawings
  • Use hand and power tools, bending/threading machines, and cranes to position and install wiring and equipment
  • Measure, cut, and run wire and conduit; connect pre-wired components and complete circuits
  • Strip, splice, solder, and connect terminals, lugs, and hardware
  • Perform functional and diagnostic tests using voltmeters, watt meters, phase sequence meters, tachometers, and stroboscopes
  • Troubleshoot and adjust electrical systems to meet specifications
  • Lead and support others in installing and testing rotating, relay, and electronic circuits

Required Qualifications

  • Experience with electrical tools: drills, pliers, wire strippers, soldering equipment, cranes, etc.
  • Familiarity with electrical components: conduits, wires, cables, fittings, grease, oil, and hardware
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, wire diagrams, and blueprints
  • Working knowledge of high, medium, and low-pressure hydraulic and automated lube systems
  • 3–5 years of electrical assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work to close tolerances
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Commitment to safety and quality standards
  • Willingness to work overtime to meet production demands

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

Apply Today

Join a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and rewards your hard work.

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Summary Pay Range:

$ $34.98

Compensation 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Posting Dates:

October 23, October 30, 2025

Any 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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