Structural Fitter

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.

Structural Fitter – Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Location: South Milwaukee, WI

Shifts: 2nd or 3rd Shift

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

Pay Progression:

• Step 1: $33.97/hr
• Step 2: $35.22/hr
• Step 3: $36.49/hr
• Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd or 3rd shift

About Caterpillar South Milwaukee

Caterpillar is hiring experienced Structural Fitters with Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) expertise 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

• Weld plain and alloy structural steel in all positions using FCAW
• Perform multi-pass welds (10+) on heavy plate (2+ inches)
• Use jib, gantry, or overhead cranes to position components
• Grind and dress fabricated weldments
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
• Read and interpret complex blueprints
• Fit and assemble large structural weldments using jacks, clamps, jigs, and layout tools
• Clamp, tack weld, burn, air arc, and label components per blueprint specifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of FCAW welding experience on heavy plate
• 3+ years of structural fitting experience
• 3+ years of blueprint reading and interpretation
• Familiarity with back gouging, carbon arcing, or air arcing
• Must pass: 3 FCAW weld qualification tests
• Must pass: 2 structural fitter qualification tests

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong safety mindset
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficiency with layout tools: tape measure, level, surface gauges, tram points, calipers, combination sets, wedges, blocks
• 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$27.40 - $36.38

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

October 31, 2025 - January 4, 2026

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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