Production Electrician - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar•South Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring an experienced Production Electrical Technician for its South Milwaukee, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. The role installs, wires, and tests electrical systems on heavy equipment, including Cat® Electric Rope Shovels used in mining operations. The employee plans and lays out electrical installations, assembles and connects wiring and components, tests and troubleshoots electrical systems, and supports others with installation and testing work. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week second-shift position. Pay progression ranges from $35.37 to $37.80 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour second-shift premium and a $2,000 sign-on and retention bonus. The posted summary pay range is $30.80–$37.80 per hour. No relocation assistance is provided. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen; a pre-employment medical evaluation is also required.

Requirements

3–5 years of electrical assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Experience using electrical tools such as drills, pliers, wire strippers, soldering equipment, and cranes.
Familiarity with electrical components and supplies, including conduits, wires, cables, fittings, grease, oil, and hardware.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wire diagrams, and blueprints.
Working knowledge of high-, medium-, and low-pressure hydraulic and automated lube systems.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail and ability to work to close tolerances.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Willingness to work overtime to meet production demands.

Responsibilities

Plan, lay out, and install electrical components and systems using schematics and engineering drawings.
Use hand and power tools, bending and threading machines, and cranes to position and install wiring and equipment.
Measure, cut, and run wire and conduit; connect pre-wired components and complete circuits.
Strip, splice, and solder wiring, and connect terminals, lugs, and hardware.
Perform functional and diagnostic tests using voltmeters, watt meters, phase sequence meters, tachometers, and stroboscopes.
Troubleshoot and adjust electrical systems to meet specifications.
Lead and support others in installing and testing rotating, relay, and electronic circuits.