Industrial Electrician: PLC/CNC & Automation, Day-One Benefits

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

401(k) with company match

Retention bonus

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, Illinois is seeking an Industrial Electrician to apply your electrical and mechanical expertise in a stable, year-round environment.

You’ll troubleshoot advanced electrical systems, 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).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of commercial, industrial, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety mindset

Ramsay assessment readiness

High-voltage awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree/diploma (preferred)

Tools

Conduit bending

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, Illinois is seeking an Industrial Electrician to apply your electrical and mechanical expertise in a stable, year-round environment.

You’ll troubleshoot advanced electrical systems, 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).