Machine Repair Mechanic
$60,362–$75,442 year
On-siteSouth Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose and repair complex machine tools including Liebherr, DMG, and Ingersoll equipment, while maintaining cranes, hoists, conveyors, and industrial assets. Install and service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ball screws, and precision bearings, then perform machine leveling, shaft alignment, and welding. Read mechanical prints and hydraulic schematics to apply scraping principles and precision alignment techniques. Requires minimum three years of industrial machine tool maintenance experience, proficiency in troubleshooting complex machinery, and ability to interpret technical documentation. Full-time, 40-hour week with $2,000 sign-on and retention bonus. Join the South Milwaukee facility team building Cat® Electric Rope Shovels for global mining operations.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of industrial machine tool maintenance experience or completion of a relevant technical program
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex machine tools
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and hydraulic documentation
- Demonstrated proficiency in machine tool theory and application
- One of the following: Journeyman Machine Repair/Millwright certification, Associate degree in a mechanical field, Union Journeyman card, 5+ years of machine repair experience, Equivalent military training
- 2nd or 3rd Shift (Full-Time)
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Medical evaluation
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance technologies
- Skills in metal fabrication and precision laser alignment
- Familiarity with ball screw and spindle repair
- Experience with large CNC machine tools and heavy industrial equipment
- Exposure to PLC‐controlled equipment and industrial automation
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