Industrial Electrician: PLCs, Controls & Machine Tools

Caterpillar Inc.; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL seeks an Electrician to build, install, and repair electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment. You will diagnose malfunctions, calibrate testing instruments, and ensure preventive maintenance across electrical systems.

Ideal candidates have a field-related degree or equivalent training, PLC knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills to support our large diesel and power systems operations.

Qualifications

• Field related college degree or equivalent training in electrical work.
• Knowledge of electronics, controls, and PLC logic.
• Strong troubleshooting on complex electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and diagnose motors, transformers, and controllers.
• Preventive maintenance mindset and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, and repair electrical circuits on machine tools and equipment.
• Use instruments to locate defects in electronic circuits.
• Test faulty equipment and diagnose malfunctions.
• Apply knowledge of electronic units and systems to diagnose issues.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, signal generators, counters, and recorders.
• Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

PLC logic

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Communication skills

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Field related college degree

Electrical apprenticeship

Technical school training

Military training or equivalent

Previous experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Electronic counter

Recorders

Testing instruments calibration

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL seeks an Electrician to build, install, and repair electrical circuits on machine tools and plant equipment. You will diagnose malfunctions, calibrate testing instruments, and ensure preventive maintenance across electrical systems.

Ideal candidates have a field-related degree or equivalent training, PLC knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills to support our large diesel and power systems operations.