Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift - East Peoria Undercarriage BB
Caterpillar · East Peoria, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Caterpillar (industrial) in East Peoria, IL. Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools and related equipment.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, CNC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$96k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ PLC 47%
- Welding 33%
- Automation 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Caterpillar in East Peoria
4 other open roles at this site · 11 people we found on the reliability team.
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- Manufacturing Engineer - Tool Design Expert · Manufacturing
- Test & Validation Controls Engineer(2nd shift) · Quality
- Quality Specialist- 2nd and 3rd Shift-East Peoria Bldg KK · Quality · Specialist
Full description from CaterpillarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
Qualifications
- ✓Conduit bending experience
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
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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.
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.
What to Expect After Applying
- •Applicants that meet the
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
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
October 13, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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