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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.

Job Title: Fabricator / Welder 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Hourly Rate: £14.48 (Plus Opportunity for Paid Overtime)

Overtime Opportunities:

• Hourly Rate for the first ten hours of overtime each week: £21.72

• Hourly Rate after ten hours of overtime each week: £28.95

Location: Larne

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays,

• 4 Day Week (Day Shift)

• Up to 6% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme- Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 6%

• Contributory share scheme- Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution

• Access to Flexible Benefits (Including access to private medical and dental care, cycle to work scheme, opportunity to buy additional annual leave etc.)

• Relocation/ Sponsorship: Not supported

We are looking for a number of skilled Fabricator / Welder Specialists to join the Electric Power Division at Caterpillar Larne. This role offers the opportunity to work Monday to Thursday (Day Shift) in a safe and friendly environment with award winning training.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

About Caterpillar Electric Power Division (EPD)

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs a variety of welding processes i.e. MMA/MIG and gas welding, brazing and soldering on various types of materials encountered in the special order base and container build area

• Performs welding operations on silencers, bases and containers without the aid of detailed prints, instructions or fixtures

• Fabricates, modifies and/or rework various types of special tankers, skid bases, silencers and containers used in the production of generator sets and associated hardware

• Interprets prints, plan methods and sequence of work

• Compliance with safety and quality standards

• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives

• Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action

• Train other employees if and when required

Skills and Experience:

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Formal apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 equivalent in fabrication/welding discipline

• The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions as well as difficult arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties described above

• The ability to be able to read and interpret schematic drawings and sequences of assembly prints

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Previous experience working in a lean environment

• Ability to use slinging equipment and cranes to transport work and to use a measuring tape and/or square to check work

• Strong customer focus

• Attention to detail to meet quality standards

• Ability to prioritise and organise sequence of work

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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