Structural Fitter

Overview

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

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
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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• No relocation assistance
• Pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation required
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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.

• 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

January 5, 2026 - April 5, 2026

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