Fabricator / Welder Apprenticeship

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Fabrication/Welding

Closing Date: 31st March

Who is Caterpillar?

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company has two sites in Northern Ireland. The facility located in Larne is home to the Electric Power business where the team designs and manufactures Cat® Power Solutions for key business sectors including data centres, construction, mining, healthcare, utility and other industries.

Apprenticeship Opportunity:

As a Fabricator/Welder Apprentice at Caterpillar, you will undertake a Modern Apprenticeship Programme lasting between 3 and 5 years. You will gain practical experience and achieve academic qualifications. In this entry level position you will have the opportunity to work with and contribute towards a co-operative manufacturing team and will develop your communication and interpersonal skills as well as use your initiative. You will be required to interact with hourly and salaried employees at your facility and will receive guidance from your Team Leader. Many opportunities will be available for Fabricator/Welder Apprentices who are keen to progress to production and engineering orientated positions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Learn to fabricate and weld components and sub-assemblies, read engineering drawings and be able to operate machinery, tools and equipment

• Attend academic and training facilities when required and complete all assessments within agreed timescales.

• Complete all internal on and off the job training to fulfil training matrices and the requirements of the role.

• Fulfil required competencies and complete apprentice logbook.

• Compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.

• Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action.

• Train other employees if and when required.

• Any other appropriate duties.

Why Caterpillar?

• Competitive salary including annual bonus if triggered

• 37.5 hours/week – typically Mon-Thurs although a variety of shift patterns exist

• Working week includes day release at Northern Regional College

• Nationally recognised NVQ2/3 qualification(s) on completion with the opportunity to develop further to HNC/D or degree level

• Other benefits include: 33 days holiday, free onsite parking, onsite canteen, contributory pension and share schemes, employee benefits scheme, employee assistance scheme

Who are we looking for?

Minimum requirements (Selected applicants will be invited to attend an assessment centre).

• Should have a minimum of 4 GCSE's including Mathematics, English and Science or Engineering, Grade C or above or equivalent. NB: Applicants may apply with predicted grades. If successful at assessment stage, the job offer will be conditional on achieving the required grades before September 2023.

• Must be willing to undertake internal and external job and academic training to achieve required qualifications. i.e. NVQ 2 & 3 and technical certificates.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a production environment.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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.

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