Packaging Engineer

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.

Location:
Lafayette, Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k

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CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

Automation Machine Tool Electricians needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. Responsibility to electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair CNC, PLC, and relay logic-controlled machines.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge and experience repairing on or more of the following types of equipment:
  Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, DMG Mori and a variety of other machines in a large industrial machine shop.

• Examples of related equipment to be repaired: P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, CNC machine tools and other equipment in a large industrial machine shop.

• Examples of machine controllers to be repaired: CNC and PLC equipment with Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.

• AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and various other drives.

• Examples of measurement and feedback scale and encoder systems, including Heidenhain, inductosyn, and various other feedback devices.

• Applicant must possess basic mechanical skills and the ability to operate basic tools to complete the job.

• Seeking a team-oriented individual with a positive attitude, good work ethic, with personal initiative and self-motivation.

• Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the electrical repair of machine tools and related equipment, including experience with the following:

• Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, and a variety of others in the machine shop.

• P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots.

• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing relay log machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines, including:

• CNC and PLC controlled equipment with Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon.

• Indramat, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.

• Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives, including:

• Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and various other drives.

• Ability to demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in readying and interpreting machine tool prints/schematics

• Basic mechanical skills

• Ability to operate basic tools to complete the job

• Self-starter and self-motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment.

Note:
Selected candidate must pass the color blindness test and must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Certified electrician

• Associate Degree in Industrial Automation

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly and technical environment.

• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning,…