Career Area:
Operations
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Industrial Electrician – 2nd/3rd Shift (Decatur, IL)
Location: Decatur, Illinois
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $35.81/hour + $1.00/hour shift premium
Shifts Available:
Join the world-class manufacturing team at Caterpillar Inc. as an Industrial Electrician in Decatur, IL. This hands-on role is ideal for individuals with strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to safety, quality, and teamwork. You’ll be responsible for building, installing, and repairing electrical and electronic circuits on machine tools and plant equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and calibrating testing instruments.
Key Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Relocation: Not offered
Shift Flexibility: Employees may be reassigned to any shift or position as needed
Pre-employment Requirements: All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances
Work Authorization: This position does not offer employer-sponsored work visa support
Why Caterpillar?
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We are committed to providing a secure and inclusive workplace for all employees. As a global leader in manufacturing, Caterpillar offers opportunities for growth and development across a wide range of roles.
Application Process
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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:
May 13, 2026 - May 31, 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.
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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
