Industrial Electrician - 3rd Shift - East Peoria Undercarriage BB

Career Area

Operations

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Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician at our East Peoria, IL (Undercarriage Building BB) facility! Pay starts at $37.67 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential (for 3rd shift). This full‑time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc. We offer a $5,000 retention bonus for this role. The bonus is paid in two installments of $2,500 at the end of each calendar quarter.

New hires are eligible for the first installment at the end of the quarter in which they start.

• 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 counters, 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.

• Comprehension of oral instructions and/or printed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• Proficiency in electrical and electronic theory and application relating to plant operations and equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of interpreting schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Three years of experience, or equivalent, before performing intermediate tasks on electrical and electronic machinery and equipment.
• Two years of experience, or equivalent, before performing basic mechanical installation or repair to equipment.

• Conduit bending experience.

• This position does not offer relocation.
• This position requires no travel.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• 3rd shift position, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am Sunday – Thursday.

• 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).
• 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

Safety is a core value  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.

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