Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift - East Peoria Undercarriage BB

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring an Electrician at its East Peoria, Illinois, Undercarriage Building BB facility. The role builds, installs, and repairs electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment. The Electrician applies knowledge of electrical and electronic units and systems to test equipment, locate defects, and diagnose malfunctions. The position also supports new equipment installation. This is a full-time, second-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Starting pay is $37.67 per hour, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. A $5,000 retention bonus is paid in two $2,500 installments at the end of calendar quarters; new hires are eligible for the first installment at the end of the quarter in which they start. The position does not offer relocation and requires no travel. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Ramsay testing is required.

Requirements

Demonstrate comprehension of oral instructions and/or printed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
Demonstrate proficiency in electrical and electronic theory and application relating to plant operations and equipment.
Demonstrate intermediate working knowledge of interpreting schematics and electrical diagrams.
Have three years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing intermediate tasks on electrical and electronic machinery and equipment.
Have two years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing basic mechanical installation or repair to equipment.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass Ramsay testing and a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Conduit bending experience.

Responsibilities

Build, install, and repair electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment.
Use knowledge of electronic circuit operation and instruments to locate defects.
Test faulty equipment.
Apply knowledge of electronic units and systems to diagnose malfunctions.
Use oscilloscopes, signal generators, electronic counters, recorders, and related instruments.
Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments.
Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair relay logic machines and CNC/PLC-controlled machines.
Support the electrical aspects of new equipment installation.