Automation Machine Tool Electrician- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.Lafayette, IN
$39 - $49Onsite

About The Position

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. Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30pm-11:30pm) & 3rd Shift (11:30pm-7:30am) Generous lump sum payment for eligible relocating candidates (up to $15,000) Hourly pay range of $38.52-$49.03 plus 6% shift premium. Higher rates offered based on experience. Additional financial incentives for overtime and attendance 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date) 11 Paid holidays Climate controlled work environment – most areas Clean/safe work environment

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.
  • 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

  • Knowledge and experience repairing 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.
  • Examples of related equipment to be repaired: P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, CNC machine tools and other equipment in a large industrial machine shop.
  • Examples of machine controllers to be repaired: CNC and PLC equipment with Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
  • AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and various other drives.
  • Examples of measurement and feedback scale and encoder systems, including Heidenhain, inductosyn, and various other feedback devices.
  • Applicant must possess basic mechanical skills and the ability to operate basic tools to complete the job.
  • Seeking a team-oriented individual with a positive attitude, good work ethic, with personal initiative and self-motivation.
  • Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.

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
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