Electrician Trainee- Cast metal Org.(CMO)

Caterpillar Inc.Mapleton, IL
$21Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Trainee position is part of a trainee program designed to facilitate the development of the Maintenance skilled trades workforce within the Mapleton Foundry. The position allows employees to gain the knowledge and skills required to become a 6E51 Electrician. A 36-month On-The-Job Learning (OJL) and Work Based Learning Program with college courses at Illinois Central College is required to graduate. Tuition, fees, and books are all covered expenses. This competency-based program provides instruction and experience in the replacement, repair, and troubleshooting of circuit boards, power supplies, lighting and lighting systems, motors and motor components, commercial wiring, programmable controllers, and automation systems. Progression and compensation while in this training program are based upon successful demonstration of competency in performing foundry electrician functions. You will earn 63 credit hours and graduate with an associate’s degree in applied science while attending ICC in the Industrial Electrical Technology Program. Each school day will be a paid 8-hour day for scheduled classes and study time. Non-school days will be spent in the Mapleton Foundry to complete OJT tasks.

Requirements

  • Knowledge and/or willingness to learn new skills
  • Good time management and analytical skills
  • Successfully pass a 2-hour skills exam upon graduation
  • Be able to work near high voltage electricity, molten metal, heavy equipment, various gases, moving machinery, high above the floor and in congested or confined areas.
  • Ability to stand throughout an 8 to 12-hour shift

Nice To Haves

  • Previous Electrical Experience
  • Blueprint and Schematic Experience
  • Machine Shop Experience

Responsibilities

  • Replacement, repair, and troubleshooting of circuit boards, power supplies, lighting and lighting systems, motors and motor components, commercial wiring, programmable controllers, and automation systems.
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Commercial Wiring
  • Advanced Electrical and Circuitry Functions
  • Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Electronic Counter, and Recorder Function
  • Calibration and Service of Electronic Testing Equipment
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Industrial Rigging and Hoist/Lift Operations
  • Electronic CAD Applications
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • 401k savings plan
  • Wellness programs
  • College Degree (associate’s degree in applied science)
  • Tuition, fees, and books are all covered expenses
  • Each school day will be a paid 8-hour day for scheduled classes and study time.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 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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