**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. **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 www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account. **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! **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 + 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 **_Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam 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** **www.caterpillar.com/careers** **.** **\#LI** **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 17, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .