Industrial Electrician — 2nd/3rd Shift (Decatur)

Caterpillar; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Join the world-class manufacturing team at Caterpillar Inc. as an Industrial Electrician in Decatur, IL. This hands-on role focuses on building, installing, and repairing electrical and electronic circuits on machine tools and plant equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and calibrating testing instruments.

You will contribute to safety, quality, and teamwork while working on electrical/electronic systems and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electronics, electronic controls, and PLC logic.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities on complex electrical/electronic systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, and repair electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions on machine tools and NC controlled equipment.
• Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to troubleshoot motors, transformers, controllers.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Electrical field degree or equivalent

Apprenticeship/training experience

Job description

Join the world-class manufacturing team at Caterpillar Inc. as an Industrial Electrician in Decatur, IL. This hands-on role focuses on building, installing, and repairing electrical and electronic circuits on machine tools and plant equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and calibrating testing instruments.

You will contribute to safety, quality, and teamwork while working on electrical/electronic systems and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.