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

Caterpillar Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking an Industrial Electrician for 2nd/3rd shift. The role focuses on building, installing, and repairing electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and teamwork.

You will troubleshoot electronics, read blueprints, calibrate testing instruments, and perform preventive maintenance. Starting pay is $35.81/hour plus a $1.00/hour shift premium, with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a field-related college degree or equivalent experience in electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, electronic controls, and PLC logic required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics; troubleshooting 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
• Apply knowledge of electronic units and systems to troubleshoot and test faulty equipment
• Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to troubleshoot motors, transformers, controllers
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical/electronic manufacturing systems
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S principles

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC logic

Blueprints reading

Communication skills

Education

Field-related degree / Electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking an Industrial Electrician for 2nd/3rd shift. The role focuses on building, installing, and repairing electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and teamwork.

You will troubleshoot electronics, read blueprints, calibrate testing instruments, and perform preventive maintenance. Starting pay is $35.81/hour plus a $1.00/hour shift premium, with full-time benefits.