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Repair Specialist roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related technical field. Employers filing an LCA with the DOL must certify they're paying the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, so your job title, SOC code, and degree alignment all affect whether your petition holds up at USCIS.
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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.
Machine Repair Mechanic – 2nd or 3rd Shift
Location: South Milwaukee, WI
Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift (Full-Time)
Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus
Pay Progression
- Step 1: $32.20/hr
- Step 2: $33.36/hr
- Step 3: $34.57/hr
- Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd or 3rd shift
About Caterpillar South Milwaukee
Caterpillar is hiring experienced Machine Repair Mechanics with troubleshooting and repairing experience, that can maintain complex domestic and foreign machine tools and industrial 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
- Diagnose and repair a wide range of machine tools including Liebherr, DMG, Pietro Carnaghi, Ingersoll, Innse, Pama, and others
- Maintain and repair cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, and other industrial assets
- Install and service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, and controllers
- Perform machine leveling, shaft alignment, lubrication, tube bending, and welding
- Read and interpret mechanical prints and hydraulic schematics
- Apply scraping principles and precision alignment techniques
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
Preferred 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
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:
$29.02 - $36.27
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
Posting Dates:
August 3, 2026 - August 30, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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.
Machine Repair Mechanic – 2nd or 3rd Shift
Location: South Milwaukee, WI
Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift (Full-Time)
Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus
Pay Progression
- Step 1: $32.20/hr
- Step 2: $33.36/hr
- Step 3: $34.57/hr
- Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr for 2nd or 3rd shift
About Caterpillar South Milwaukee
Caterpillar is hiring experienced Machine Repair Mechanics with troubleshooting and repairing experience, that can maintain complex domestic and foreign machine tools and industrial 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
- Diagnose and repair a wide range of machine tools including Liebherr, DMG, Pietro Carnaghi, Ingersoll, Innse, Pama, and others
- Maintain and repair cranes, hoists, conveyors, furnaces, welding equipment, and other industrial assets
- Install and service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, and controllers
- Perform machine leveling, shaft alignment, lubrication, tube bending, and welding
- Read and interpret mechanical prints and hydraulic schematics
- Apply scraping principles and precision alignment techniques
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
Preferred 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
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:
$29.02 - $36.27
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
Posting Dates:
August 3, 2026 - August 30, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Repair Specialist
Match your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the Repair Specialist role. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code and confirm the listed education requirements align with your credential before accepting any offer.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your exact SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and underpayment is a common RFE trigger.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer has infrastructure for work authorization compliance. For Repair Specialist roles in manufacturing or field service, E-Verify participation often correlates with established H-1B filing processes and dedicated HR support.
Find employers with H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Repair Specialist openings filtered by employers who have filed LCAs in your target occupation. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which companies have sponsored this role before, cutting out employers unlikely to file.
Request cap-gap documentation before October 1
If you're on OPT and selected in the H-1B lottery, your employer should issue a cap-gap letter confirming your authorization continues until October 1. Without it, field-based Repair Specialist work could expose you to unauthorized employment between your OPT expiration and your H-1B start date.
Clarify the specialty occupation argument with your employer
Repair Specialist roles face higher specialty occupation scrutiny than desk-based technical roles. Confirm your employer's attorney can document that the position routinely requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any technical background or on-the-job training.
H-1B Visa Repair Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Repair Specialist roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Some do, some don't. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a minimum. Repair Specialist positions that involve complex systems such as medical equipment, industrial robotics, or avionics are more defensible than general maintenance roles where employers historically hire technicians without degrees. The job description and internal hiring standards both matter.
How does the prevailing wage work for Repair Specialist H-1B petitions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Repair Specialist roles map to different SOC codes depending on the equipment type, and each carries its own wage levels. Your employer uses the OFLC Wage Search to determine the correct figure. Paying below the certified wage is an immediate compliance violation and a common reason USCIS issues an RFE.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Repair Specialist positions?
Employers in medical device manufacturing, aerospace maintenance, industrial automation, and telecommunications infrastructure regularly file H-1B LCAs for technical repair roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter Repair Specialist jobs by employers with verified LCA filing history in your occupation and location, so you're not applying to companies that have never navigated the process.
Can I switch employers during H-1B status as a Repair Specialist?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, provided your new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date, and your LCA must be recertified for the new company and work location.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Repair Specialist role?
A strong petition includes a detailed job description showing the role requires degree-level knowledge, not just trade skills or certifications. Supporting evidence should connect your specific degree field to the technical demands of the position. Internal job postings requiring a bachelor's degree, equipment manufacturer training prerequisites, and the O*NET occupational profile for your SOC code all help establish specialty occupation status at USCIS.