Industrial Electrician 2nd and 3rd Shift ]

Caterpillar; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 75% match up to 6%

$5,000 retention bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, Illinois is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for 2nd and 3rd shifts in a year‑round, climate‑controlled environment.

You will diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems, including CNC/PLC controlled equipment, and support system startups. Must have a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of relevant electrical/electronic experience; 2+ years of mechanical installation/repair is also required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years electrical or electronic experience in industrial settings.
• 2+ years mechanical installation/repair experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics/blueprints and interpret diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical/electronic/CNC/PLC equipment.
• Troubleshoot material-handling systems, conveyors, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret complex schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Perform preventative maintenance on power distribution and plant equipment.
• Support installation and startup of new electrical equipment.
• Follow safety practices (OSHA, LOTO, NFPA 70E).

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting electrical/electronic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree/diploma (preferred)

Tools

PLC diagnostics

Industrial automation

Job description

## Industrial Electrician 2nd and 3rd Shift ]Apply: Morton, Illinois: Posted Today: R0000399622**Career Area:**Operations**Job Description:****Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are 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.**Build Your Career with Caterpillar**Join Caterpillar’s Morton Distribution Center as an **Industrial Electrician** and put your electrical and mechanical expertise to work in a stable, year-round, temperature-controlled environment. You’ll troubleshoot advanced electrical systems, automated equipment, CNC/PLC-controlled machinery, and complex material-handling systems while helping keep our operation safe and running efficiently. **Starting Pay:** $35.81/hour + $1.00/hour shift differential (Potential hourly pay increase with experience) **Retention Bonus:** $5,000, paid in two installments at the end of each quarter **Location:** Morton, Illinois **Shifts:** 2nd & 3rd Shift | Fixed schedules | No seasonal layoffs **Why Caterpillar?****Stability:** Guaranteed year-round indoor work, stable 40-hour weeks, and opportunities for overtime.**Day-One Benefits:** Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage beginning your first day, with medical options as low as $38/month.**Retirement:** 401(k) with an immediate **75% Caterpillar match up to 6%**.**Career Development:** Paid upskilling and opportunities to develop skills in PLC programming, CNC diagnostics, industrial automation, and advanced electrical systems.**Employee Experience:** Join a team focused on safety, professional development, recognition, wellness, and continuous improvement. **What You’ll Do**As an Industrial Electrician, you will:* Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, CNC, PLC, and relay logic equipment.* Troubleshoot automated material-handling systems, conveyor networks, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial equipment.* Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.* Use electrical testing and digital diagnostic equipment to identify electrical and electromechanical faults.* Perform preventative maintenance on facility power distribution systems and plant equipment.* Support the installation and startup of new electrical equipment.* Calibrate and maintain testing instruments.* Follow OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and NFPA 70E safety practices. **What We’re Looking For*** High school diploma or GED equivalent.* **3+ years of commercial, industrial, military, electrical, or electronic experience** or equivalent.* **2+ years of mechanical installation/repair experience** or equivalent.* Strong electrical/electronic troubleshooting skills.* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.* Ability to pass a **2-hour Ramsay Electrical Maintenance assessment** covering electrical theory, schematics, and safety.* Strong commitment to workplace safety.* Ability to work around high-voltage electricity, heavy equipment, confined spaces, and elevated areas, with or without reasonable accommodations.* Legal authorization to work in the United States. **Preferred:** Technical degree/diploma and conduit-bending experience. **Available Shifts:****2nd Shift:** Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM **3rd Shift:** Sunday night–Friday morning, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM **What You’ll Receive*** Day-One medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage* 401(k) with 75% Caterpillar match up to 6%* $5,000 retention bonus* Paid vacation, personal time, and holidays* Paid parental leave* Tuition assistance and career development* Health and wellness programs* Employee discounts and recognition programs* Overtime opportunities* Stable, year-round indoor work **Pre-Employment Requirements**Successful candidates must complete a standard background screening, drug screening, physical assessment, and post-offer medical clearance.**Relocation reimbursement is not offered.** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. **Your skills can help our customers do work that matters. Join Caterpillar and build your future today.**