Production Electrician - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•South Milwaukee, WI

8d•$31 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring an experienced Production Electrical Technician to install, wire, and test electrical systems on heavy equipment at its South Milwaukee, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. The facility produces Cat® Electric Rope Shovels used in mining operations worldwide. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, second-shift position. Pay progresses from $35.37 to $37.80 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour second-shift premium. A $2,000 sign-on and retention bonus is also offered. No relocation assistance is provided. Employment offers are conditioned on successfully completing a drug screen; a pre-employment medical evaluation is also required.

Requirements

Experience using electrical tools such as drills, pliers, wire strippers, soldering equipment, and cranes.
Familiarity with electrical components and materials, 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 systems and automated lube systems.
3–5 years of electrical assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

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 wires, 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.