
Industrial Electrician- 2nd or 3rd shift
Caterpillar · Mapleton, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Mapleton, IL. Inc., you will be responsible building, installing and repairing electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 77 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $70k–$98k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ PLC 47%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Caterpillar in Mapleton
1 other open role at this site · 11 people we found in reliability roles at Caterpillar.
- Automation and Controls Engineer · Controls
Full description from CaterpillarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required Qualifications
- ✓Must have completed field related college degree, electrical apprenticeships, technical school, previous experience, military training or equivalent.
- ✓Knowledge of electronics, electronic controls, and PLC logic.
- ✓Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities on complex electrical / electronic manufacturing systems.
- ✓Blueprints and schematics to troubleshoot motors, transformers, communication devices, and electronic controllers on machine tools, industrial robots, welders, and overhead lifting equipment.
- ✓Preventive maintenance
- ✓Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
- ✓Previous job related experience in a warehouse/factory environment
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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.
Job Description
Large Power Systems Division (LPSD)
We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.
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As an Electrician at Caterpillar, Inc., 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.
- •Build, install, repair electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment.
- •Applies knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments.
- •Tests 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.
What You Will Get
- •Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.
- •A rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
- •Starting salary is $35.81/hr. plus $1.00 per hour shift differential
- •Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- •Paid time off plan (prorated based on start date)
- •401k savings plan
- •Wellness programs
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process
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 - January 12, 2027
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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