Automation Machine Tool Electrician- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring Automation Machine Tool Electricians for its Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, Indiana. The role is responsible for electrically troubleshooting and repairing complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment in a large industrial machine shop. Work includes equipment using CNC, PLC, and relay logic controls, as well as drives and measurement and feedback systems. The position is offered on 2nd shift (3:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.) or 3rd shift (11:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), with a 40-hour work week and potential overtime to support production demands. The advertised hourly range is $38.52–$49.03, plus a 6% shift premium; higher rates may be offered based on experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is advertised, and eligible relocating candidates may receive a lump-sum payment of up to $15,000. The work environment is climate controlled in most areas and described as clean and safe. Visa sponsorship is not available. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience repairing the electrical systems of machine tools and related equipment.
Experience with machine tools including Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis grinders, Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, and Toyoda, or other machine-shop equipment.
Experience with related equipment such as P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, and ABB robots.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing relay logic machines and CNC/PLC-controlled machines, including equipment with Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Indramat controllers.
Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Indramat drives.
Intermediate or higher proficiency reading and interpreting machine-tool prints and schematics.
Basic mechanical skills and ability to operate basic tools.
Self-starting and self-motivated, with the ability to work individually and in a team environment.
Positive attitude, good work ethic, personal initiative, and willingness to work overtime.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, medium- to heavy-duty assembly and technical environment.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and stand on concrete for more than 8 hours.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform frequent repetitive hand movements using various tools.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Must pass a color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

Electrician certification.
Associate degree in Industrial Automation.

Responsibilities

Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment.
Repair machine tools and industrial equipment, including cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots, and CNC machine tools.
Troubleshoot and repair CNC-, PLC-, and relay logic-controlled machines and their controllers.
Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC analog and digital drives and machine scale and encoder feedback systems.
Use basic mechanical skills and basic tools to complete repairs.
Work overtime when needed to support production demands.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Incentives and bonus opportunities, including attendance and overtime financial incentives.
Matching 401(k) and 401(k) savings plans.
$5,000 sign-on bonus.
Relocation lump-sum payment of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates.
13 days (104 hours) of paid personal time off, prorated based on start date.
11 paid holidays.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Health Lifestyle Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave and adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.