Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
Now is a great time to join us! Caterpillar has recently been recognized as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes Magazine. Our team is currently looking for a talented individual to fill the role of an Industrial Electrician at our Morton, IL Facility.
In this position, your role will be responsible for building, installing, and repairing electrical components used on machine tools and plant equipment. You will use your technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical equipment.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools and related equipment
Troubleshoot and repair relay logic machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines
Apply knowledge of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments
Test faulty equipment
Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments
Support electrical aspects of new equipment installations
Basic Qualifications:
Experience maintaining electrical equipment in an industrial environment
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing CNC/PLC controlled machines
Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives
Ability to demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in reading and interpreting machine tool prints/schematics
Basic mechanical skills
Ability to operate basic tools to complete the job
Demonstrate comprehension of oral instructions and/or printed work orders to determine work assignments and material
and equipment needs
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Must pass the color blindness test
Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Top candidates will also have:
Electrician certification
Self-starter and self motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment
Willingness to work overtime to support production demands
Minimum of 3 years experience maintaining electrical equipment in an industrial environment
Additional Information:
$31/hour starting rate
Position available 2nd or 3rd Shift
No relocation reimbursement is offered
This position is located at the Caterpillar facility located in Morton, Il
Opportunity for overtime may be available based on demand
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment
visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be
found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
