Industrial Electrician

Caterpillar Inc.•Victoria, TX

3d•$34 - $44

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician, internally known as Maintenance Technician IV, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment, facility systems, and electrical controls supporting manufacturing operations. The role helps ensure equipment reliability, maximize uptime, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and electrical standards. The position works across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems; supports equipment installations, upgrades, and capital improvement projects; and uses preventive and predictive maintenance practices to support reliable manufacturing operations. The employee also maintains maintenance records, collaborates with production, engineering, and maintenance teams, and contributes to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Licensed Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field with five years of relevant experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including AC/DC circuits, three-phase power distribution, and motor controls.
Experience troubleshooting PLC systems, such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of VFDs, servo drives, sensors, relays, breakers, fuses, and automated control systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation equipment issues.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
Proficiency with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, and megohmmeters.
Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
Strong organizational, computer, communication, and basic math skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a multi-craft maintenance environment.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to climb ladders, operate man-lifts, and work in elevated areas and confined spaces.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing.
Ability to work in manufacturing environments with varying temperatures.
Ability to distinguish colors and utilize close vision for troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced troubleshooting skills involving complex control systems, PLCs, servo drives, and industrial automation.
Advanced experience with robotics, automation systems, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
Experience with vibration analysis, laser alignment, precision maintenance, and predictive maintenance technologies.
Strong continuous improvement, reliability-centered maintenance, and equipment optimization experience.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and training maintenance technicians.
Strong background in welding, fabrication, and machining operations.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
Install, maintain, and repair motors, drives, control panels, relays, sensors, and electrical distribution systems.
Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLCs, servo drives, VFDs, robotics, conveyors, and automated equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Perform root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
Maintain equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance programs and analyze equipment performance trends.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
Maintain CMMS records, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, National Electrical Code requirements, and company safety policies.
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and work safely in manufacturing environments, including elevated areas, confined spaces, and around energized equipment when qualified.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Independently perform maintenance activities following industry best practices.
Use CMMS and predictive maintenance technologies to support equipment reliability and maintenance planning.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced technicians.
Complete on-the-job training and technical self-development programs.
Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organized, professional work area.