Manufacturing Repair Technician

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New product launch alert! Caterpillar Desford are excited to be launching a new product in 2025. The Product: A telehandler is a versatile machine used primarily in construction, agriculture, and other industries for material handling. It features a telescoping boom that can extend forward and upward, allowing it to lift and place loads at various heights and distances. Key features of telehandlers include:

• Extended reach: The telescoping boom provides significant reach, making it ideal for placing materials in hard-to-access areas.
• Lift capacity: Telehandlers can handle heavy loads, often ranging from a few thousand pounds to over ten thousand pounds.
• Attachment versatility: They can be equipped with various attachments, such as forks, buckets, and lifting hooks, to perform different tasks.
• Manoeuvrability: Telehandlers often have multiple steering modes, enhancing their ability to navigate tight spaces.

If this sounds like a project you would like to be a part of, see our opportunity below to join our Desford team where you will have the opportunity to work with smart tooling, digital standard work and advanced automation to drive innovation in a state-of-art environment.

As a Repair Technician, you will operate as part of a team within the off-line process responsible for the fitment/rework and test of parts/products to Caterpillar's acceptance standards. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Fitment/rework and test of non-conformances raised during the assembly process.
• Follow documented dynamic risk assessments to perform safe and defect-free assembly of parts and components, using various hand/power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area.
• Train/coach new Assembly Technicians/Apprentices within the area.
• Read schematic drawings to identify possible root causes of varying faults.
• Adhere to Caterpillar best working practices and Quality Acceptance Standards.
• Follow and utilise Caterpillar Production System principles of continuous improvement reporting, waste elimination and standard work.
• Participate in product/process improvement dialogues as required.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork.
• Undertake training and further learning as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrable high level of assembly or mechanical aptitude and accuracy.
• An experienced Assembly Technician with build experience.
• The ability to learn to read hydraulic and electrical schematic drawings.
• Able to operate BCP products (training will be provided).
• Have a fully flexible approach to the job role & responsibilities (willing to work overtime).
• The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures.
• The ability to use hand/power tools and lifting equipment.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Able to work on your own initiative and be self-motivated.
• You will possess effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organisation.
• Good problem-solving skills, necessary to get to the root cause of issues.
• Willing to undertake required training/learning.
• Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience of reading hydraulic and electrical schematic drawings.
• Previous rework/repair experience necessary.

What You Will Get:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.

Salary: £27,850 rising progressively to £29,279 once role competencies are met (Additional shift premium for those on shifts)

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Full time & permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays – option to buy or sell, Production Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)

Travel: Not required

Closing Date: 1st May

Job Reference: R0000298950

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