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Automation Machine Tool Electrician- 2nd & 3rd Shift
Lafayette, Indiana · Part-time
No sponsorship$39k-$49kDetected 84 days ago
PLCPower Electronics
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About the role
- Generous lump sum payment for eligible relocating candidates (up to $15,000)
- Higher rates offered based on experience.
- Additional financial incentives for overtime and attendance
Responsibilities
- AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Indramat, and various other drives.
- Together, we can build what matters!
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in the electrical repair of machine tools and related equipment, including experience with the following:
- Experience with troubleshooting and repairing relay log machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines, including:
- Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives, including:
- Ability to demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in readying and interpreting machine tool prints/schematics
- Ability to operate basic tools to complete the job
- Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.
Skills
- Responsibility to electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment.
Compensation
- Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
- Hourly pay range of $38.52-$49.03 plus 6% shift premium. Higher rates offered based on experience.
Benefits
- This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
Company info
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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