Industrial Electrician — 2nd/3rd Shift (PLC & Electronics)

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Wellness programs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking an Industrial Electrician for 2nd or 3rd shift to install, test, and repair electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment.

You will diagnose malfunctions using oscilloscopes, signal generators and other instruments, and calibrate testing devices to ensure quality operations. The role requires related education or apprenticeship, strong problem solving, and experience with electrical controls and PLC logic.

Qualifications

• Field-related college degree, electrical apprenticeship, or technical school.
• Knowledge of electronics, electronic controls and PLC logic.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities on complex electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, repair electrical and electronic circuits on machine tools and plant equipment.
• Test faulty equipment and diagnose malfunctions with instruments.
• Calibrate and service testing instruments and interpret blueprints to troubleshoot.
• Operate oscilloscopes, signal generators and counters to verify performance.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

PLC logic

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Preventive maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or technical school

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Electronic counter

Recorders

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking an Industrial Electrician for 2nd or 3rd shift to install, test, and repair electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment.

You will diagnose malfunctions using oscilloscopes, signal generators and other instruments, and calibrate testing devices to ensure quality operations. The role requires related education or apprenticeship, strong problem solving, and experience with electrical controls and PLC logic.