À propos de ce poste Automation Machine Tool Electrician- 2nd & 3rd Shift chez Caterpillar
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Automation Machine Tool Electrician – $5,000 Sign On Bonus
2nd & 3rd Shift- $38.52/hour + 6 % Shift Premium
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k
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Automation Machine Tool Electricians needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. Responsibility to electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair CNC, PLC, and relay logic-controlled machines.
Additional Information:
Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30pm-11:30pm) & 3rd Shift (11:30pm-7:30am)
Generous lump sum payment for eligible relocating candidates (up to $15,000)
Hourly pay range of $38.52-$49.03 plus 6% shift premium. Higher rates offered based on experience.
Additional financial incentives for overtime and attendance
40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
13 days / 104 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 Attach an Updated Resume
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge and experience repairing on or more of the following types of equipment: Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, DMG Mori and a variety of other machines in a large industrial machine shop.
Examples of related equipment to be repaired: P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, CNC machine tools and other equipment in a large industrial machine shop.
Examples of machine controllers to be repaired: CNC and PLC equipment with Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and various other drives.
Examples of measurement and feedback scale and encoder systems, including Heidenhain, inductosyn, and various other feedback devices.
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 machine tools and related equipment, including experience with the following:
Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, and a variety of others in the machine shop.
P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots.
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing relay log machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines, including:
CNC and PLC controlled equipment with Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon.
Indramat, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives, including:
Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and various other drives.
Ability to demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in readying and interpreting machine tool 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.
Top Candidates will also have:
Certified electrician
Associate Degree in Industrial Automation
Physical Requirements:
Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly and 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.
Must pass the color blindness test.
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.
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Summary Pay Range:
$38.52 - $49.03Compensation 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 30, 2026 - October 28, 2026Any 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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