Weld Technician

Weld 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 gymPay 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 SundaysRate: £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 - 21:30About 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