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OperationsJob Description:
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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 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.
About Caterpillar Defense
Caterpillar Defense 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 Defense 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.
Additional Info:
What You Will Do:
Conform to all health and safety and environmental procedures.
Ensure parts meet drawing specification using quality database IE AQE.
Following Non-conforming Material process e.g. Raising NCMR’s
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. #LI
Posting Dates:
September 26, 2025 - October 11, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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