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MIG Welder
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Site: Caterpillar Manufacturing Facility
Contract Type: Ongoing Contract
Start Date: ASAP, subject to successful trade test and onboarding
Overview of the Role:
We are recruiting experienced MIG Welders to join the manufacturing team at the Caterpillar facility in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a long-term contract opportunity within a high-volume production environment. The work is quality-driven, making it ideal for welders who are confident producing consistent welds to a high standard. The site is a clean, modern manufacturing facility with structured processes, clear quality standards, and a strong health and safety culture.
Platers and Fabricators are also encouraged to apply, particularly those with strong MIG welding experience and the ability to pass the onsite welding trade test. Candidates from fabrication and plating backgrounds often transition well into this role due to their understanding of engineering drawings, fit-up, and welding procedures.
What the Role Involves:
As a MIG Welder, you will be responsible for welding components and assemblies used in Caterpillar machinery.
Typical duties include:
- Carrying out MIG welding according to approved procedures.
- Producing fillet and butt welds to specified quality standards.
- Loading pre-fabricated parts into purpose-built welding jigs and fixtures.
- Completing repeat production welds accurately and consistently.
- Inspecting your own work to ensure weld quality and dimensional accuracy.
- Working closely with platers, fabricators, and production operators.
- Meeting daily production targets while maintaining quality.
- Following strict health, safety, and quality procedures.
- Keeping your workstation clean and organised.
This role is based in a production-led welding environment where:
- Most welding is completed in the PA (flat) and PB (horizontal) positions.
- Minimal overhead or awkward positional welding is required.
- Components are held securely in jigs, reducing manual handling.
- Work is repetitive and process-driven. xgikmsk
- Quality and consistency are the main priorities.
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