Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift - East Peoria Undercarriage BB

Caterpillar
Peoria, IL

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 eachother. 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.

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 2nd 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


Required Qualifications
* Demonstrate comprehension of oral instructions and/or printed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
* Satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in electrical and electronic theory and application relating to plant operations and equipment
* Demonstrate an intermediate working knowledge of interpreting schematics and electrical diagrams
* Possess three years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing intermediate tasks on electrical and electronic machinery and equipment
* Obtain two years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing basic mechanical installation or repair to equipment

Desired Qualifications
* Conduit bending experience

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

- 2nd shift position, 3:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Friday

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • 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

Posting Dates:

July 7, 2026 - August 13, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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

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Posted 2026-07-28

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