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Job Title: Engineering Fitter
Salary: £15.08 p/h
Location : Shrewsbury
Benefits:
21 days annual leave,
Up to 4% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role .
About IPSD
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Caterpillar Shrewsbury engineering workshop for a permanent fitter / tester. In the engineering workshop a fitter / tester will build, test and provide field support for military engines, transmissions and powerpacks. The successful incumbent will report to the development & applications engineering manager and will be an integral member of a broader verification and validation team.
Additional Info :
Travel requirements: about 10% international
Single shift, 4 day working week, Monday to Thursday
What You Will Do:
Build and test of inline 6 prototype engine products, cross-drive transmissions and powerpacks (Combined engine, transmission & cooling system assembly).
Capacity to work from engineering drawings only i.e. without standard work.
Capacity to use standard production and bespoke engineering test cell control systems e.g. Dataq Pro.
Supporting the development of conceptual ideas during early prototype project phases.
Carry out field trial support as needed in the international space as needed.
Close liaison with Engineering community, communication with internal / external customers.
Use of machine & hand tools, Use of basic electrical meters for interrogation and functionality purposes.
Use of crack detection & pressure testing methods to check the integrity of components / assemblies.
Use of forklifts / hand trucks, cranes and lifting equipment.
What You Have:
NVQ level 3 or equivalent City & Guilds plus Apprenticeship (preferred)
Mechanical system experience
Work experience in same/similar position
Good communication skills
Experience within fault diagnostics, test and power pack products
Engineering experience
Field support experience
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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. #LI-Hybrid
Posting Dates:
March 11, 2024 - March 23, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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