Electrician

6 days ago

Decatur, Illinois, United States Caterpillar Full time

**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.

As an Electrician at Caterpillar, Inc., 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.

+ Build, install, repair electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment.

+ Applies knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments

+ Tests 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

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Must have completed field related college degree, electrical apprenticeships, technical school, previous experience, military training or equivalent.

+ Knowledge of electronics, electronic controls, and PLC logic.

+ Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities on complex electrical / electronic manufacturing systems.

+ Blueprints and schematics to troubleshoot motors, transformers, communication devices, and electronic controllers on machine tools, industrial robots, welders, and overhead lifting equipment.

+ Preventive maintenance

+ Excellent communication skills

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ Previous job related experience in a warehouse/factory environment

**Additional Information:**

+ Position is located in Decatur, IL. ?No relocation package is available.

+ Position is full time with benefits.

+ Shift will be on 2nd or 3rd shift

**Starting pay is $34.36 / hr with a $ .75 / shift premium working an off-shift**

**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 preemployment drug for prohibited substances.**

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, or O; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

Caterpillar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.? All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.??

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/span folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process. ?

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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

**Posting Dates:**

May 24, June 9, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community ) .

Theres more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employees contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar weve built.

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