Industrial Electrician 2nd and 3rd Shift ]
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. Build Your Career with Caterpillar. Join Caterpillar’s Morton Distribution Center as an Industrial Electrician and put your electrical and mechanical expertise to work in a stable, year-round, temperature-controlled environment. You’ll troubleshoot advanced electrical systems, automated equipment, CNC/PLC-controlled machinery, and complex material-handling systems while helping keep our operation safe and running efficiently.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3+ years of commercial, industrial, military, electrical, or electronic experience or equivalent.
- 2+ years of mechanical installation/repair experience or equivalent.
- Strong electrical/electronic troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Ability to pass a 2-hour Ramsay Electrical Maintenance assessment covering electrical theory, schematics, and safety.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work around high-voltage electricity, heavy equipment, confined spaces, and elevated areas, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Technical degree/diploma
- Conduit-bending experience
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, CNC, PLC, and relay logic equipment.
- Troubleshoot automated material-handling systems, conveyor networks, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial equipment.
- Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
- Use electrical testing and digital diagnostic equipment to identify electrical and electromechanical faults.
- Perform preventative maintenance on facility power distribution systems and plant equipment.
- Support the installation and startup of new electrical equipment.
- Calibrate and maintain testing instruments.
- Follow OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and NFPA 70E safety practices.
Benefits
- Day-One medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401(k) with 75% Caterpillar match up to 6%
- $5,000 retention bonus
- Paid vacation, personal time, and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance and career development
- Health and wellness programs
- Employee discounts and recognition programs
- Overtime opportunities
- Stable, year-round indoor work
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
