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Industrial Electrician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure file Labor Condition Applications with DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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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.
Caterpillar has exciting opportunity for an Electrician at our East Peoria, IL (Undercarriage Building BB) facility! Pay starts at $37.67 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential (for 2nd shift). This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc. We offer a $5,000 retention bonus for this role. The bonus is paid in two installments of $2,500 at the end of each calendar quarter. New hires are eligible for the first installment at the end of the quarter in which they start.
As an Electrician, you will be responsible for building, installing and repairing electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment. While applying your knowledge of the operations of electrical units and systems, you will test and diagnose malfunctions.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Build, install, repair electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment
- Apply knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments
- Test faulty equipment
- Apply knowledge of operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose malfunctions
- Utilize oscilloscopes, signal generators, electronic counter, recorders, etc.
- Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments
- Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools and related equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair relay logic machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines
- Support electrical aspects of new equipment installation
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrate comprehension of oral instructions and/or printed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
- Satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in electrical and electronic theory and application relating to plant operations and equipment
- Demonstrate an intermediate working knowledge of interpreting schematics and electrical diagrams
- Possess three years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing intermediate tasks on electrical and electronic machinery and equipment
- Obtain two years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing basic mechanical installation or repair to equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Conduit bending experience
What to Expect After Applying:
- Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
- Ramsay testing is required for this role
Additional Information:
- This position does not offer relocation
- This position requires no travel
-
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
-
2nd shift position, 3:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Friday
What we offer:
- Competitive starting wages
- Scheduled wage increases
- Health, dental and vision insurance available on day one
- Employee national discounts
- Development opportunities
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k)
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Summary 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:
September 17, 2026 - October 8, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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.
Caterpillar has exciting opportunity for an Electrician at our East Peoria, IL (Undercarriage Building BB) facility! Pay starts at $37.67 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential (for 2nd shift). This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc. We offer a $5,000 retention bonus for this role. The bonus is paid in two installments of $2,500 at the end of each calendar quarter. New hires are eligible for the first installment at the end of the quarter in which they start.
As an Electrician, you will be responsible for building, installing and repairing electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment. While applying your knowledge of the operations of electrical units and systems, you will test and diagnose malfunctions.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Build, install, repair electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment
- Apply knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments
- Test faulty equipment
- Apply knowledge of operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose malfunctions
- Utilize oscilloscopes, signal generators, electronic counter, recorders, etc.
- Calibrate and service electronic testing instruments
- Electrically troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools and related equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair relay logic machines and CNC/PLC controlled machines
- Support electrical aspects of new equipment installation
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrate comprehension of oral instructions and/or printed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
- Satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in electrical and electronic theory and application relating to plant operations and equipment
- Demonstrate an intermediate working knowledge of interpreting schematics and electrical diagrams
- Possess three years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing intermediate tasks on electrical and electronic machinery and equipment
- Obtain two years of experience, or demonstrate the equivalent, before performing basic mechanical installation or repair to equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Conduit bending experience
What to Expect After Applying:
- Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
- Ramsay testing is required for this role
Additional Information:
- This position does not offer relocation
- This position requires no travel
-
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
-
2nd shift position, 3:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Friday
What we offer:
- Competitive starting wages
- Scheduled wage increases
- Health, dental and vision insurance available on day one
- Employee national discounts
- Development opportunities
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k)
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Summary 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:
September 17, 2026 - October 8, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Industrial Electrician
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Industrial Electrician position. An electrical engineering or electrical technology degree strengthens your case. A general engineering degree may trigger a Request for Evidence if the employer can't document the connection.
Check the O*NET classification before applying
Industrial Electrician falls under SOC code 49-2092 in O*NET. Confirm the job posting aligns with that classification, since mismatched SOC codes on the Labor Condition Application can complicate DOL certification and delay your timeline.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Manufacturers and industrial contractors enrolled in E-Verify are already structured for employment verification compliance, which correlates with readiness to handle H-1B filings. Filter your job search to companies with documented federal contracting history, since those employers are E-Verify participants by law.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Industrial Electrician roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. That filing history tells you which companies have actually sponsored the role, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Negotiate the LCA wage tier before signing
DOL prevailing wages for Industrial Electricians are tiered by experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the specific work location and confirm which wage level the employer intends to certify. A Level I wage signals entry-level framing, which can affect your petition's credibility if you have substantial experience.
Account for the cap-gap window in your start date
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 after lottery selection. Coordinate your employment start date with your employer's HR and attorney team so the I-129 is filed before your OPT expires.
H-1B Visa Industrial Electrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Industrial Electrician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the minimum educational requirement. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Industrial Electrician roles tied to complex systems design, power distribution engineering, or automated manufacturing controls are more defensible than general maintenance electrician positions. The job description and the employer's hiring history both factor into the adjudication.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Industrial Electricians most often?
Manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, utilities, and large-scale construction firms are the most active sponsors for this occupation. Federal contractors and companies running capital-intensive facilities tend to have established immigration programs and HR infrastructure to support H-1B filings. Browse employers with LCA filing history in this role on Migrate Mate to identify which companies in your target region have actually completed the process.
What prevailing wage level should I expect an employer to certify on my LCA?
Prevailing wages for Industrial Electricians vary significantly by metro area and by the complexity of the role. DOL assigns wage levels from I through IV based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. You can check current rates for your target work location using the OFLC Wage Search. Verify the level your employer plans to certify before the LCA is filed, since the certified wage becomes a legal floor for your entire H-1B period.
Can my employer start my H-1B petition without a full-time permanent position?
USCIS requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship and a non-speculative position at the time of filing. Contract-to-hire arrangements are permissible, but the employer must be able to establish the right to control your work. Project-based or itinerant electrician roles that span multiple client sites require careful structuring, and the petition should document each worksite location or include a blanket itinerary if sites are not yet known.
Does a state journeyman electrician license affect my H-1B eligibility?
Licensure requirements don't substitute for the degree requirement in the H-1B specialty occupation analysis, but they can support the employer's argument that the role is specialized. If your home country issued a trade certification rather than a degree, your employer's attorney may need to obtain a credential evaluation showing that your combined education and experience is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field.