Automation Machine Tool Electrician Apprentice

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

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. Automation Machine Tool Electrician Apprentice Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k available day one. www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account. CATERPILLAR - WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters! This is a 3-4-year competency-based Maintenance Technician Development program. This program has been developed to meet the needs for qualified Maintenance Technicians in the Lafayette, IN facility, through on-the-job training and an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) study program. The trainee will be assigned to a variety of training stations with specific learning activities throughout the facility that pertain to their skill path, and will rotate between first, second and third shifts as needed to complete learning requirements. Upon successful completion of the program, the trainee will be given the opportunity to become a level 6 Maintenance Technician. The applicant will be required to take classes at a local Ivy Tech community college to acquire a technical certificate during the program. The applicant will also be required to work all shifts IE: first, second & third during the Maintenance Training Development program. It is incumbent that the applicant takes the lead in his or her own learning by working within the ILP and the tradesmen. Successful candidate will graduate from the Maintenance Technician Development program to a 2nd or 3rd shift opening to be determined later.

Requirements

Technical certificate or associate degree from an accredited program.
Intermediate level mechanical/electrical skills, PLC’s, Drives, Electrical
The applicant must be willing to take a variety of written and hands-on assessments and complete required learning assignments with subject study and specific homework assignments on their own time.
The applicant will also be required to work all shifts during the apprentice program.
Strong computer hardware, network and software skills and knowledge.
Basic mechanical/electrical skills, hydraulics, pneumatics.
Candidate should be willing to work overtime, such as weekends, holidays and shutdowns.

Nice To Haves

Good communication skills
Excellent work ethic
Positive team-based attitude
Willing to learn attitude.
Prior work as an Electrician

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Incentives/Bonus Opportunities
Matching 401k available day one
13 days/104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
11 Paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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