Job Description
Job Title: CNC Machinist
Salary:£15.07 ph
Location: Shrewsbury
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave
* Up to 6% Bonus
* Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up To 10%
* Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution
* Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase
About Caterpillar Defence
Caterpillar Defence 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 Caterpillar Defence is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Caterpillar Shrewsbury for a permanent machinist, reporting to the salvage and machining team leader. You must be confident in understanding and following standard work, using measuring equipment, understand the importance of quality products and fine tolerances.
Working hours 07:30 – 17:15 Monday to Thursday.
What You Will Do
* Conform to all health and safety and environmental procedures
* Ensure parts meet drawing specification using quality database IE AQE
* Follow Non-conforming Material process e.g. Raising NCMRs
* PDI finished products using the quality gate process
* Repair damaged threads and make good using HELICOIL\s and inserts
* Machining and honing engine crankcases
* Remanufacturing cylinder heads and cylinder packs
* Perform machine / equipment daily inspection checks
What You Have
Base requirements
* A flexible approach to learn multiple processes
* Basic understanding of machining principles
* Ability to use own initiative
Key Skills required for successful assignment
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Ability to use various Measuring Equipment
* Good Computer Skills
* Ability to Repair threads
* Working with a manufacturing environment
* Basic understanding of lean manufacturing
Top candidates will also have
* Manufacturing experience
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.
Posting Dates: September 26, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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