Mig Welder

Caterpillar UK

Peterlee, United Kingdom
Base: £19.55 - £39.10 ph; bonus/equity: monthly bo...
Mig welding experience with solid wire
Time served in welding or fabricating
Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience
The role involves performing manual finish welding operations in 2F, 3F, 4F, and 3G positions while following documented procedures for safe and defect-free outcomes

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing manual finish welding operations in 2F, 3F, 4F, and 3G positions while following documented procedures for safe and defect-free outcomes.
  • Caterpillar offers a comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced pension contribution scheme matched up to 10% and a share ownership scheme with 50% company matching.
  • Employees benefit from a flexible 4.5-day work week structure with shift differentials ranging from £19.55 to £26.39 per hour depending on the shift worked.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing manual finish welding operations in 2F, 3F, 4F, and 3G positions while following documented procedures for safe and defect-free outcomes.

Salary

Base: £19.55 - £39.10 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Monthly bonus available; Benefits: Enhanced pension (up to 10% match), share ownership (50% match), 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MIG Welding experience with solid wire
  • Time served in welding or fabricating
  • Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience
  • Ability to perform multi-pass welds
  • Experience with 2F, 3F, 4F & 3G positions
  • Use of jib and overhead crane

Nice-to-have

  • Vertical welding experience advantageous
  • Strong commitment to safety culture
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Experience with tight tolerance fixtures
  • Ability to work individually or in teams

Key Requirements

  • At least 3 years time-served welding experience
  • Prior heavy fabrication or manufacturing environment experience
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen
  • Ability to pass welding position tests (2F, 3F, 4F, 3G)

Work Rights

Not specified

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