CNC Machinist

Caterpillar Inc.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a CNC Machinist in a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability. This role involves operating and programming CNC machines, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring high-quality standards in manufacturing processes. Join a team dedicated to building a better world through advanced engineering solutions, where your skills will contribute to creating efficient and sustainable products. If you're passionate about precision and problem-solving in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 6% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Flexible benefits including health care plans

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC operations and programming is essential.
• Ability to read technical drawings and develop concepts.
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set, and program CNC machines efficiently.
• Inspect own work and ensure quality standards.
• Train new operators and assist in improvements.

Skills

CNC operations

Technical drawing interpretation

Problem solving

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CNC qualifications

Tools

CNC machines

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

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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.

Career Area

Operations

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: CNC Machinist

Salary: £16.29 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 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 of 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.

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; Micrometers/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.
  
  

Essential

Key Skills and Attributes:

• 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.
  
  

Desirable

• Supporting CNC qualifications would advantageous.
  
  

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

April 25, 2025 - May 17, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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