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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Caterpillar is seeking an Electrician Operator in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical systems and automated equipment within a fast-paced industrial environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in electrical systems, and preventative maintenance, ensuring maximum equipment uptime and safety compliance.
This position plays a critical role in supporting production efficiency, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to deliver reliable and efficient plant operations and complete and or supervise electrical projects and installations. If you are a safety-focused and solutions-driven electrician looking to grow your career in advanced manufacturing, this is an excellent opportunity.
What you can look forward to in this role:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues related to PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, lights, fire systems and automated systems.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and automated production equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams to support repairs and installations
- Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and reliability
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and company safety standards and policies “LOTO and Arc Flash procedures”
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to minimize downtime and improve operational performance
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation for all electrical work performed
- Assist in equipment startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities
- Identify root causes of electrical failures and implement corrective actions
- This is a unique role that will require work hours that vary from a typical schedule. There will be times when the successful candidate will be required to support activities and installations during weekends, holidays, and plant shutdowns.
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
- Electrician Services: Knowledge of electrical power, lighting and control systems; ability to plan and perform electrical work for buildings, infrastructures, and equipment.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
- Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in heavy manufacturing, equipment production, or industrial operations
- Experience with robotics, automation systems, or advanced manufacturing technologies
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Experience supporting continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Ability to support shift work, overtime, or on-call schedules as needed
- Ability to install conduit within NEC code.
- PLC knowledge
Additional Information:
Additional information
The primary location for this position is in Sanford, NC.
Domestic relocation assistance is available
Sponsorship is not available
Caterpillar will provide a cash sign-on bonus to selected candidates who apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, July 19 in the amount of $1500, less applicable withholdings and taxes, to be paid as soon as administratively practical upon completion of your first day of employment.
Summary Pay Range:
$72,360.00 - $108,540.00Compensation 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:
July 11, 2026 - July 23, 2026Any 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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