Utilities Electrician Apprentice
Caterpillar

Job Info

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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.

Utilities Electrician Apprentice

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k

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CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

This is a 2-3-year competency-based Maintenance Technician Development program. This program has been developed to meet the needs for qualified Maintenance Technicians in the Lafayette, IN facility, through on-the-job training and an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) study program. The trainee will be assigned to a variety of training stations with specific learning activities throughout the facility that pertain to their skill path, and will rotate between first, second and third shifts as needed to complete learning requirements. Upon successful completion of the program, the trainee will be given the opportunity to become a level 6 Maintenance Technician within Facilities Engineering.

The applicant must verify completion of college level courses in Electrical, PLC, Drives and other classes. The applicant will also be required to work all shifts IE: first, second & third during the Maintenance Training Development program, work at heights, climb ladders, work underground, and in confined spaces. They should be willing to work overtime, such as weekends, holidays and shutdowns and must not be colorblind. It is incumbent that the applicant takes the lead in his or her own learning by working within the ILP and the tradesmen.

Successful candidate will graduate the Maintenance Technician Development program to a 2nd or 3rd shift opening to be determined later.

Basic Qualifications :

• Technical certificate or associate degree from an accredited program.
• Intermediate level mechanical/electrical skills, PLC's, Drives, Electrical

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Good communication skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Positive team-based attitude
• Willing to work overtime (weekends, holidays, shutdown)
• Willing to learn attitude.
• Prior work as an Electrician

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
• Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces.

Additional Information:

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• This position is a full-time position with full benefits.
• Please attach a resume
• Shift to be determined after apprenticeship is completed.

Compensation & Benefits Offered!

• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• 144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Climate controlled work environment - most areas
• 100% 401k match up to 6%
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
• Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
• Clean/safe work environment

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.caterpillar.com/careers .

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Posting Dates:
April 15, 2024 - April 21, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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