Full job descriptionWeld Technician
Weld Technicians, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?
Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility’s manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant.
Benefits:
*Easily accessible via public transport
*Free on-site parking/bike sheds
*Free tea and coffee
*Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
*1 Additional holiday added every 2 years to allowance for service (max 5)
*Monthly performance lead bonus including monthly attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
*Regular performance review schemes so you’ll know when you’re doing a great job
*Full induction and ongoing training
*Potential to be made permanent with our client
*On-site gym
Pay Rate and Working Hours:
*36.5 hours per week
*£17.70 per hour day shift
*£21.24 per hour afternoon shift
*£23.90 per hour night shift
*£26.55 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
*£35.40 per hour overtime Sundays
Rate: £17.70 (up to £35.40) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses
Shifts:
*Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
*Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
*Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30
About you:
To be successful in this role, the candidates will need to be a self-starter, open minded and enthusiastic with a ’can-do / will-do’ attitude and demonstrate competencies in:
*Welding experience with knowledge of modern welding techniques (beneficial, but not essential)
*Previous experience working with weld sets, ancillary & OTE equipment (beneficial, but not essential)
*Communication / written & oral.
*Understanding of health and safety
*Flexible to work across all shifts.
*Good PC skills in Microsoft Office applications.
*Adaptability.
*Understanding & use of Engineering drawings.
*Current Product & Process knowledge.
*Problem Solving.
*Initiative & Innovation.
Job Details:
The successful candidates will be expected to:
*Work to targets and deadlines.
*Actively contributing to improvement initiatives.
*Liaise with Weld compliance manager, Weld Trainer, CAV SMEs and Operations Supervision to collaborate on process adherence
*Be comfortable with shop floor and office-based working.
*Be flexible in working techniques (dayshift, backshift and nightshift)
*Be able to deliver reports / presentations on findings and recommendations to value stream leadership.
*Willing to undertake training and further learning as required.