Utilities Electrician- 2nd Shift

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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. Utilities Electrician needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. Responsibility to electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machines and related equipment. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC and relay logic-controlled machines.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the electrical repair of machines and related equipment, including experience with the following: Boilers, P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots and substations.
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing PLC controlled conveyors and machines.
Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives.
Experience with Low, Medium and High Voltage Switchgear.
Ability to demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in readying and interpreting electrical prints/schematics
Basic mechanical skills
Ability to operate basic tools to complete the job
Self-starter and self-motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, and technical environment.
Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
Able to work in heights and confirmed spaces
Must pass the color blindness test

Nice To Haves

Certified electrician

Responsibilities

Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machines and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair PLC and relay logic-controlled machines.
Troubleshoot and repair PLC equipment with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in Assembly.
Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, and various other drives.
Perform Substation Testing, Cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
Work overtime opportunities to support production demands.