Weld Technician
s , 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.