Industrial Electrician — 2nd/3rd Shift, Power Systems

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 102,631,000 - 107,940,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

401k plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, Illinois, is seeking an Industrial Electrician for 2nd or 3rd shift. You will build, install, repair, and test electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment, using oscilloscopes and other diagnostic instruments.

Strong troubleshooting and blueprint-reading skills are essential. The role requires field-related education or equivalent, with opportunities to work on complex industrial systems and contribute to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must have field-related college degree, electrical apprenticeship, technical school, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electronics, electronic controls, and PLC logic.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities on electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics for motors, transformers, and controllers.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, and repair electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment.
• Test and diagnose malfunctions using instruments and scopes.
• Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments.
• Utilize testing equipment and diagnostic methods on complex systems.
• Troubleshoot sensors, controllers and automation hardware on equipment.

Skills

Electronics

PLC logic

Problem solving

Blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Technical school

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Electronic counters

Recorders

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, Illinois, is seeking an Industrial Electrician for 2nd or 3rd shift. You will build, install, repair, and test electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment, using oscilloscopes and other diagnostic instruments.

Strong troubleshooting and blueprint-reading skills are essential. The role requires field-related education or equivalent, with opportunities to work on complex industrial systems and contribute to safety and reliability.