CNC Machinist

Caterpillar; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Shrewsbury is seeking a CNC Machinist for their Machining & Salvage department. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating CNC machines, conforming to health and safety procedures, and ensuring the production of high-quality components. Formal machining qualifications and prior CNC experience are essential, along with keen problem-solving abilities and excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 6% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including health and dental care plans

Qualifications

• Previous experience in CNC operations and programming.
• Ability to read technical drawings and develop concepts.
• Self-motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set, and program CNC machines.
• Inspect own work including visual of 1st off inspection.
• Responsible for training new operators.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Planning and organisation

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Formal Qualifications in Machining / CNC Machining

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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: CNC Machinist

Salary: £17.27 per hour

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 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 Caterpillar Shrewsbury for a permanent CNC Machinist, reporting to the Machining & Salvage department Team Leader. There are a variety of duties encompassed in this exciting role including milling, turning and grinding as well as vertical and horizontal boring. You must be confident in reading and working from engineering drawings, using measuring equipment, including Vernier calipers. and micrometers. Understand the importance of quality products and fine tolerances. The role will provide key support in our drive to develop salvage capabilities and technology generating cost saving benefits.

The Successful Candidate WILL be expected to work NIGHTS supporting the machining of the new X300 product.

Training will be provided on day shift (Monday to Thursday) and lenght of training will depend on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

· Conform to all Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures.

· Operate, set and programme CNC machines

· Set CNC machine tools, including Re-tip and DTI checking

· Inspect own work including visual of 1st off inspection

· Use of measuring equipment; Micrometres/Vernier Calipers.

· Backing up of CNC programmes.

· Responsible for training new operators.

· Working with other areas to develop improvements and savings.

· Carrying out operator performed maintenance and 5S activity as required.

Key Skills and Attributes:

· Formal Qualifications in Machining / CNC Machining.

· Previous experience in CNC operations and programming.

· Ability to read technical drawings and develop concepts from discussion.

· Development of tooling.

· Assist with purchasing machine tools, tool design and fixtures.

· Assist with service engineers for machines.

· Problem solving to introduce new product.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills

· Ability to prioritise workload to meet changing needs within the team

· High standards and attention to detail

· Ability to produce cost effective solutions and savings.

· Self-motivated and team player.

· Ability to use own initiative and to work unsupervised.

· Willingness and enthusiasm to succeed.

· Safe working standards in line with procedures.

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.

This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, “Export Control and Protection of Information Laws”), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking

Posting Dates:

June 27, 2025 - July 12, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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