- Company: Caterpillar
- Location: Edgewater Terrace, Peoria County
Caterpillar at a glance
caterpillar.com- Founded 1925
- Employees 85116
- Ticker CAT
- Revenue (FY2025) $67.59B
- Net income $2.70B
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $97.1M from the Department of Defense (started May 21, 2025) — via USAspending.gov
476 employees covered under a retirement plan (2021 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI WRJR7GS4GTRECRRTVX92, US) — via GLEIF
OSHA safety record: 4 confirmed violations across 2 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is a U.S. maker of construction, mining, and related heavy equipment, founded in 1925, and is widely described as the world’s largest construction-equipment manufacturer. Public filings note on the order of 85,000 employees. The firm’s stock is a Dow Jones Industrial Average component.
35,983 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Caterpillar is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician for our East Peoria Undercarriage facility in Edgewater Terrace, Peoria County. This is a part-time position on the second shift, and we're offering a retention bonus to the right candidate who joins our operations team.
About the Role
As an Industrial Electrician at Caterpillar's East Peoria location, you'll play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly. This role focuses on the electrical systems and infrastructure that power our undercarriage production. Working during the second shift, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in our facility.
What You'll Do
- Install, inspect, and maintain electrical equipment, wiring, and systems throughout the facility
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems using specialized testing equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance on motors, control systems, and power distribution networks
- Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
- Follow established lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols to ensure workplace safety
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime and production delays
- Repair or replace damaged electrical components and equipment as needed
- Document maintenance activities and report findings to supervisors
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license
- Journeyman electrician license or equivalent demonstrated electrical experience
- Ability to obtain necessary safety certifications and comply with OSHA standards
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics and blueprints
- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces with proper safety equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Reliable attendance and commitment to the second shift schedule
Why Caterpillar
Caterpillar is a global leader in manufacturing and engineering, building equipment and services that power industries worldwide. Our East Peoria facility is a critical hub for producing undercarriage systems. We value our employees and offer a competitive work environment where your technical skills directly contribute to our mission.
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Working in Edgewater Terrace, Peoria County
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Build the skills for this role
Core path: industrial electrical theory, motor controls, PLCs, lockout/tagout, and reading machine schematics. No cert list or costs are provided in the data—follow employer-required credentials only.
Expect scenario questions on diagnosing a failed motor circuit, safe LOTO on a production cell, and prioritizing repairs during 2nd-shift downtime on undercarriage equipment. Be ready to walk through a past repair from symptom to root cause.
Strong fit if you prefer hands-on plant work on large equipment systems, can work 2nd shift on-site (not remote) in the Peoria-area Caterpillar network, and stay calm under production pressure.
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- Role Industrial Electrician – Retention Bonus Available – 2nd Shift – East Peoria Undercarriage BB
- Employer Caterpillar
- Location Edgewater Terrace, Peoria County
- Type Part Time
- Posted June 26, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (344 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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