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Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift - East Peoria Undercarriage BB

Caterpillar · East Peoria, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience building and repairing circuits on machine tools and plant equipment.

What they are checking: Whether they have real industrial experience matching the duties in Undercarriage Building BB.

This is 2nd shift. How have you handled working with less support around you on an off shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently and make sound calls when engineers and supervisors have gone home.

Tell me about a time you had to explain an electrical problem to someone without an electrical background.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly with operators and supervisors who decide around the downtime.

What would you do

Walk me through how you diagnose a malfunction on a machine you've never worked on before.

What they are checking: Whether they can use prints, the machine's history and testing to find a fault on unfamiliar equipment.

You've fixed the same fault on one machine three times this month. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they look for root cause instead of treating repeat failures as normal.

An operator says the machine is fine to run with a guard switch jumped out. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect safety interlocks and handle the conversation without making an enemy on the floor.

About the work

What's your lockout/tagout routine, step by step, before you open a panel?

What they are checking: Whether they verify zero energy every time, which is the first thing any plant electrician must get right.

How comfortable are you reading electrical schematics and ladder logic?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow prints and controls logic, which is how most plant faults get found quickly.

Tell me about the instruments you use to test faulty equipment and locate defects.

What they are checking: Whether they choose the right meter or tool for the job and understand what the readings mean.

What's your experience with variable frequency drives or servo systems?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the motor controls common on heavy production equipment.

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The full job description

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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. 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: September 17, 2026 - October 8, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .

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