Description Career Area: Operations Compensation Grade: 4 Job Description: 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 Specialist (2 year fixed term) Salary/Grade: £15.64 per hour Location : Larne Benefits: Up to 6% bonus 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 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. Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. About 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 centres, 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. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better-more sustainable-world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! The opportunity As a Fabricator/Welder Specialist working for Caterpillar, you will have the opportunity to work with and contribute towards a team of semi-skilled and skilled Fabricator/Welder employees. In this skilled role, you will perform complex fabrication and welding tasks and will have the opportunity to develop your communication and interpersonal skills as well as use your initiative. You will interact with hourly and salaried employees at your facility and will receive guidance from your team leader. There are opportunities for those Fabricator/Welder Specialists who are keen to progress in the production environment and to leadership positions. What you will do: 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. 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 Any other appropriate duties What you have: Formal apprenticeship or NVQ 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 Ability to work from heights Physical ability to fulfill the requirements of the job Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns and a reasonable amount of overtime Desired Qualifications 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 prioritize and organize sequence of work 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. CaterpillarNI LI Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Posting Dates: August 12, 2025 - August 20, 2025 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.