Industrial Electrician (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar•Morton, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring an Industrial Electrician at its Morton Distribution Center in Morton, Illinois. The role supports safe, efficient operations by troubleshooting and maintaining electrical, electronic, PLC-controlled, relay logic, automated, and material-handling equipment. Work includes diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, supporting equipment installation and startup, and maintaining testing instruments. The position works a fixed second-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, in an indoor facility with stable year-round work and opportunities for overtime. Starting pay is $35.81 per hour, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential, with potential hourly increases based on experience. A $5,000 retention bonus is paid in two installments at the end of each quarter. Relocation reimbursement is not offered. Candidates must complete standard background and drug screenings, a physical assessment, and post-offer medical clearance. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants requiring employer-specific sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of commercial, industrial, military, electrical, or electronic experience, or equivalent.
At least 2 years of mechanical installation or repair experience, or equivalent.
Strong electrical and 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 or diploma.
Conduit-bending experience.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, PLC, and relay logic equipment.
Troubleshoot automated material-handling systems, conveyor networks, VFDs, PLCs, and other 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 installation and startup of new electrical equipment.
Calibrate and maintain testing instruments.
Follow OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and NFPA 70E safety practices.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage beginning on the first day; medical options are available as low as $38 per month.
401(k) savings plan with an immediate 75% Caterpillar match up to 6%.
$5,000 retention bonus.
Paid vacation, personal time, holidays, and volunteer time.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement, paid upskilling, and career development.
Health and wellness programs, including health lifestyle programs and an Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts and recognition programs.
Overtime opportunities.
Stable, year-round indoor work and stable 40-hour weeks.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits and life insurance.
Adoption benefits.
Voluntary benefits.