AUTOMATION MACHINE TOOL ELECTRICIAN– STARTING PAY $36.36 / HOUR- $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS - LAFAYET[...]

Caterpillar; Ohio; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a global team at a leading company as an Automation Machine Tool Electrician. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing complex machine tools, ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires strong technical skills and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Incentives / Bonus Opportunities

Matching 401k

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in electrical repair of machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret machine tool prints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing complex domestic and foreign machine tools.
• Repairing equipment such as Okuma, G&L, Mazak, and others.
• Handling AC / DC analog and digital drives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Automation

Tools

CNC

PLC

Relay Logic

AC / DC Drives

Job description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders 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.

2nd & 3rd Shift - Starting pay $36.36/hour + 6% Shift Premium

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Benefits include 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!

We are seeking Automation Machine Tool Electricians for The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment. Applicants must be able to troubleshoot and repair CNC, PLC, and relay logic-controlled machines.

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Repairing equipment such as Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, DMG Mori, and other large industrial machine shop equipment.
• Repairing related equipment like P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, CNC machine tools, and other machinery.
• Repairing machine controllers including CNC and PLC equipment from Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and others.
• Handling AC / DC analog and digital drives from Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and others.
• Working with measurement and feedback systems like Heidenhain, inductosyn, and other feedback devices.
• Possessing basic mechanical skills and the ability to operate basic tools.
• Being a team-oriented individual with a positive attitude, good work ethic, personal initiative, and self-motivation.
• Willingness to work overtime to support production demands.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in electrical repair of machine tools and related equipment, including:
• Experience with equipment such as Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis grinders, Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, and others.
• Experience with P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots.
• Troubleshooting and repairing relay log machines and CNC / PLC controlled machines, with controllers from Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and others.
• Experience with AC / DC analog and digital drives from Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and others.
• Ability to read and interpret machine tool prints and schematics at an intermediate or higher proficiency.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to operate basic tools.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.

Note: Selected candidates must pass a color blindness test and be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Industrial Automation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, medium to heavy-duty technical environment.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform repetitive hand movements with tooling.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.