Utilities Electrician- 2nd Shift
Caterpillar

Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:

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UTILITIES ELECTRICIAN- $5,000 Sign on Bonus

2nd Shift- Starting pay $36.36/hour + 6 % Shift Premium

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

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

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Utilities Electrician needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. Responsibility to electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machines and related equipment. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC and relay logic-controlled machines.

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

• Examples of related equipment to be repaired: P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, and other equipment in a large industrial Assembly environment.
• Examples of machine controllers to be repaired: PLC equipment with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in Assembly.
• AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, and various other drives.
• Substation Testing, Cleaning, and preventative maintenance
• 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 machines and related equipment, including experience with the following:
• Boilers, P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots and substations.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing PLC controlled conveyors and machines.
• Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives.
• Experience with Low, Medium and High Voltage Switchgear.
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in readying and interpreting electrical 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

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
• Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces

Additional Information:

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• Shift: 2nd (2:30pm-10:30pm)
• Please Attach an Updated Resume
• Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates
• Starting hourly pay rate of $36.36 plus 6% shift premium. Higher rates offered based on experience.
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• 18 days / 144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Climate controlled work environment - most areas
• Clean/safe work environment

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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 www.caterpillar.com/careers .

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Summary Pay Range:
$36.36 - $46.17
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Posting Dates:
December 13, 2024 - January 27, 2025
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.

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