Automation Machine Tool Electrician- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

2d•$37 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

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 Electricians needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. Responsibility to electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair CNC, PLC, and relay logic-controlled machines.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the electrical repair of machine tools and related equipment, including experience with the following: Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, and a variety of others in the machine shop.
Experience with P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots.
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing relay log machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines, including: CNC and PLC controlled equipment with Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon. Indramat, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives, including: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and various other drives.
Ability to demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in readying and interpreting machine tool prints/schematics
Basic mechanical skills
Ability to operate basic tools to complete the job
Self-starter and self-motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified electrician
Associate Degree in Industrial Automation

Responsibilities

Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment.
Repair on or more of the following types of equipment: Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, DMG Mori and a variety of other machines in a large industrial machine shop.
Repair related equipment such as: P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, CNC machine tools and other equipment in a large industrial machine shop.
Repair machine controllers such as: CNC and PLC equipment with Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
Repair AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and various other drives.
Repair measurement and feedback scale and encoder systems, including Heidenhain, inductosyn, and various other feedback devices.
Operate basic tools to complete the job.
Willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.