Caterpillar has 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.

As an Electrician, 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.

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

• 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 counter, 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

What to Expect After Applying:

• Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
• Ramsay testing is required for this role

Additional Information:

• This position does not offer relocation
• This position requires no travel
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age

- 3rd shift position, 11:00pm - 7:00am Sunday - Thursday

What we offer:

• 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)

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 pre-employment drug screen.