Electrician - East Peoria Undercarriage BB - CATERPILLAR INC

    CATERPILLAR INC
    CATERPILLAR INC East Peoria, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Career Area:
    Operations


    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.

    Caterpillar has exciting opportunity for an Electrician at our East Peoria, IL (Undercarriage Building BB) facility Pay starts at
    $34.36 plus $.75
    per hour shift differential (for 2nd and 3rd shifts).

    This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc.

    As an Electrician, you will be responsible building, installing and repairing electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment.

    While applying your knowledge the operations of electrical units and systems, you will test and diagnose malfunctions.

    Job
    Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

    • Build, install, repair electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment
    • Apply knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments
    • Test faulty equipment
    • Apply knowledge of operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose malfunctions
    • Utilize oscilloscopes, signal generators, electronic counter, recorders, etc.
    • Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments
    • Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools and related equipment
    • Troubleshoot and repair relay logic machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines
    • Support electrical aspects of new equipment installation

    Required Qualifications

    • Demonstrate comprehension of oral instructions and/or printed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
    • Satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in electrical and electronic theory and application relating to plant operations and equipment
    • Demonstrate an intermediate working knowledge of interpreting schematics and electrical diagrams
    • Possess three years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing intermediate tasks on electrical and electronic machinery and equipment
    • Obtain two years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing basic mechanical installation or repair to equipment

    Desired Qualifications

    • Conduit bending experience

    Additional Information:

    • This position does not offer relocation
    • This position requires no travel
    • Candidates must be at least 18 years of age

    What we offer:

    • Sign on bonus
    • Competitive starting wages
    • Scheduled wage increases
    • Health, dental and vision insurance available on day one
    • Employee national discounts
    • Development opportunities
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • 401(k)
    Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
    Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

    This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants 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


    Posting Dates:
    April 26, May 2, 2024
    Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
    EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
    Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community ) .
    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.