Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
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.
CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN- $5,000 Sign on Bonus
1st Shift- Starting pay $31.48/hour
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k
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CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS
What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!
The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening as a Construction Electrician . This position will have the responsibility to perform preventive maintenance on machines and equipment throughout the facility. The primary areas of focus for the Construction Electrician will be new construction install. This individual will autonomously perform minor electrical repairs and process duties such as bending and running conduit and pulling wire of all sizes. Applicant will have experience with medium voltage circuits.
Job Duties/ Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Lay out, assemble, install and alter power light, signal and alarm systems, time clocks and signal systems and other types of industrial installations.
Constructs, alters and maintains distribution lines.
Builds, installs, or services interlocking control circuits and panels used in conjunction with machine tools.
Services and repairs the electrical equipment used with heat treatment units.
Repairs motor windings or rewinds motors.
Reconditions mechanical parts of all types of motors and generators, salvages used electrical equipment.
Wires machine tools upon installation or when a machine is moved to a different location.
Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the electrical repair of machines and related equipment, including experience with the following:
Cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers
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.
Note: Selected candidate must pass the color blindness test and must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Top Candidates will also have:
Physical Requirements:
Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces.
Additional Information:
Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
Shift: 1st shift (7:30am-3:30pm)
Please attach an updated resume
Compensation & Benefits Offered!
Starting hourly pay rate of $31.48
40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
18 days / 144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
11 Paid holidays
Climate controlled work environment - most areas
100% 401k match up to 6%
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
Clean/safe work environment
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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
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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
