Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Holiday pay

Discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring an Industrial Electrician for our Mapleton, IL facility. The role focuses on building, installing, and repairing electrical circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment, with testing and diagnostic duties to ensure proper operation.

The position offers full-time benefits, including health insurance and PTO, with a 2nd shift pay differential of $1.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Able to comprehend oral instructions and work orders to determine material needs.
• Proficient in electrical theory and its application to plant equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Three years of related electrical/electronic work experience.
• Two years of experience with basic mechanical installation or repair.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, repair electrical/electronic circuits on machine tools.
• Locate defects using instruments and test equipment.
• Test faulty equipment and diagnose malfunctions.
• Calibrate testing instruments and service electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot relay logic, CNC, and PLC controlled machines.
• Support electrical aspects of new equipment installation.

Skills

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Testing instruments

Interpreting work orders

Operating CNC/PLC equipment

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Electronic counters

Recorders

Job description

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.

Career Area

Operations

Job Description

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.

Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Electrician at our Mapleton, IL facility! Pay starts at $35.81 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential (for 2nd shift). This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc.

As an Electrician, you will be responsible building, installing and repairing electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment. While applying your knowledge the operations of electrical units and systems, you will test and diagnose malfunctions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Build, install, repair electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment
• Apply knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments
• Test faulty equipment
• Apply knowledge of operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose malfunctions
• Utilize oscilloscopes, signal generators, electronic counter, recorders, etc.
• Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments
• Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools and related equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair relay logic machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines
• Support electrical aspects of new equipment installation

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrate comprehension of oral instructions and/or printed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
• Satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in electrical and electronic theory and application relating to plant operations and equipment
• Demonstrate an intermediate working knowledge of interpreting schematics and electrical diagrams
• Possess three years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing intermediate tasks on electrical and electronic machinery and equipment
• Obtain two years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing basic mechanical installation or repair to equipment

Desired Qualifications

• Conduit bending experience

What To Expect After Applying

• Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
• Ramsay testing is required for this role

Additional Information

• This position does not offer relocation
• This position requires no travel
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
• 2nd shift position, 3:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Friday

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wages
• Scheduled wage increases
  • Health, dental and vision insurance available on day one
  • Employee national discounts
  • Development opportunities
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k)

  Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

  Summary Pay Range

  $0.00 - $0.00

  Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

  Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • These benefits also apply to part-time employees

  Posting Dates

  August 19, 2026 - September 3, 2026

  Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

  Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.