Industrial Maintenance Electrician

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 create 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.

Career Area:
Operations

As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician you will bring your expert knowledge to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic equipment while applying strong knowledge of electrical safety for higher‑voltage systems. The position works with advanced manufacturing electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, performing accurate troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, coordinating essential safety procedures, and supporting the installation of new manufacturing equipment across the facility.

• Caterpillar offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program, time off, and other Total Rewards.
• Openings available on 1st shift:
  Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician, you will maintain and repair facility and production equipment that supports Caterpillar manufacturing, using a current Journeyman or Master Electrician license to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues up to 480v. Day‑to‑day work includes performing preventive and corrective maintenance, responding to service requests with minimal supervision, and diagnosing problems on electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems while interpreting complex schematics.

The Journeyman also installs new manufacturing equipment, coordinates and enforces safety procedures such as lockout/tagout and proper lift operation, and maintains accurate CMMS documentation. Additional responsibilities include mentoring Level I personnel, assigning tasks when appropriate, collaborating with the maintenance team to maximize equipment uptime, operating and repairing material‑handling and assembly equipment, identifying and correcting safety hazards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Arkansas Journeyman License (or Reciprocal State: OR, UT, MN, NM, CO & AK)
• 4 years of minimum cumulative experience performing industrial work within manufacturing and/or similar industrial facilities
• Must be able to read PLC ladder logic
• Must be able to lift up to 35lb minimum

• Prior experience within a Caterpillar facility
• Knowledge of electronics such as photo sensors, PLCs, remote I/Os, servo drives, and variable frequency drives
• Mastery of all production facility systems, including conveyors, robotic equipment, and industrial trucks
• Ability to utilize all internal technical platforms for documentation, record keeping, and other

You will bring at least four years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical, electronic, and material‑handling equipment, with strong cross‑training across all production facility systems. The position requires mastery of lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA compliance, and preventive maintenance practices, along with the ability to diagnose issues involving mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems—including PLCs, system control software, sensors, and drives. The Journeyman must read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and PLC ladder logic, and work confidently with AC/DC theory, three‑phase power, motor protection, and industrial electronics.

Success in this role also depends on mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, bearings, and alignment, as well as familiarity with welding fundamentals. The job demands adaptability, strong teamwork, the ability to mentor less experienced technicians, solid computer and organizational skills, and the physical…