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.
Quality Electrician Apprenticeship
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment.
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CATERPILLAR - WE 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!
The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a 2-4 year competency-basedQuality Electrician Apprenticeship program. This program has been developed to meet the needs for qualified Maintenance Technicians in the Lafayette Facility, through on-the-job training and achieving a Technical Certificate through Ivy Tech. After entry into the program, the trainee will be required to accomplish electrical and/or mechanical repair and preventative maintenance for the Coordinate Measurement Machines, Adcole Crankshaft equipment, Tool Setters and other miscellaneous inspection equipment. This position will require close involvement with the certification and calibration of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). This position is responsible for writing purchase orders for repair components, making repairs and/or arranges for repairs with outside suppliers. Closely involved with ISO9001 process and the Corporate Gage System to maintain accurate records. Statistical Process Control training is required, and provided, for this position. This position is responsible for maintaining back up programs for electronic gaging in the shop. This position will support all electronic handheld gaging in the facility. Has responsibility to maintain optical comparators in the machine shop.
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 SG6 Quality Electrician within Quality Group. During this training individuals will be required to attend classes at Ivy Tech State College and complete classroom work. The classroom portion of the training program will take place on and off shift with a mixture being around 50%. Preparation must be made to work 8 hours on shift and then attend class when classes fall on the off shift.
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong background in maintenance and desire to learn CMM operation systems, Adcole operation systems, Tool Setter repair and maintenance, repair and maintenance of handheld electronic gaging, etc.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Strong math skills
- Good communication skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Positive team-based attitude
- Willingness to work overtime
- Desire to learn attitude
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and be able to squat.
- Must be able to stand on concrete for 8+ hours.
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.
- Program will be on 1st shift (6:30am-2:30pm). Will transitioned to 2nd Shift (2:30pm-10:30pm) after apprenticeship is completed.
- 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
- 13 days/104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
- 11 Paid holidays
- Climate controlled work environment – most areas
- Clean/safe work environment
- Please attach an updated resume
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.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants 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 at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
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Summary Pay Range:
$29.40 - $37.40
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:
February 19, 2026 - March 2, 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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