Hydraulic Technician Job at Caterpillar, South Milwaukee, WI

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  • Caterpillar
  • South Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

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.


PRIMARY FUNCTION: To layout, cut, fit and install all piping on all product according to standard work.

2nd Shift-Full Time



Job duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Plan, layout and install specifications for all types of piping (hydraulic, air, steam, grease, etc.).

  • Plan, layout and install from complete or incomplete engineering specifications, schematics, drawings and/or sketches, including measuring pipe lengths, location of fittings, etc.

  • Attach proper fittings and gauges and bend to desired shape when necessary, utilizing power cutting, threading, flaring and bending tools whenever possible.

  • Clean piece for assembly and use sealing materials on all fittings and joints as required.

  • Assemble units in pipe section as much as possible.

  • Install units manually with jib or overhead crane when necessary.

  • Test installation and make changes and adjustments as needed.

  • Disassemble, clean, prepare and make ready for shipment as required.

  • Perform above operations on lines such air, hydraulic, lubricating, etc., on products such as quarry machines, strippers, etc.

Required Qualifications:
  • Previous experience with thread dies, portable drillings and sawing tools, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, chisels, and other hand tools, jib and overhead cranes, etc.

  • Previous experience working with steel, copper pipes, tubing, elbows, tees, couplings, unions, fittings, grease, oil, coolant, other miscellaneous hardware, gauges, etc.

  • Working knowledge of High, medium and low pressure hydraulic and automated lube systems.

  • Ability to read drawings.



Additional Information:
  • This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • 2nd Shift

  • Full Time position

  • Pay: Step 1 - $27.42 hr, Step 2 - $28.57 hr, Step 3 - $29.70 hr plus an additional $1.00 for 2nd shift premium.

  • No relocation assistance is available.

  • Sign On & Retention Bonus available

Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?
  • Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential

  • All Positions are Full-Time

  • Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays

  • Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave

  • Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

  • 401k with 6% Company Match

  • Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits

  • Recognition Programs

  • Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)

  • Adoption Assistance Program

  • Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement

  • Company Provided Uniforms and Caps

  • Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers

  • Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen

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 .
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:
August 5, 2024 - August 29, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.


EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.


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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Relocation, Currently hiring, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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