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Caterpillar, Inc. Quality Technician in Desford, United Kingdom
Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
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Job Title: Quality Technician
Salary: starting salary £26,784 progressing through to end on once role triggers are met £28,153
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contract: Full time & permanent
The Opportunity:
As a Quality Technician within Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), you will support as we seek to maintain and improve the quality of machines leaving the Desford facility.
What You Will Do:
As Quality Technician, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
Conduct audits on parts, partially or fully built machines to a takt time following inspection standard work.
Record defect information in detail via electronic, manual processes or visual boards.
Clearly communicate defects to other areas and support area personnel as issues arise.
Participate in defect investigations and projects as required.
Support and train new team members.
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
What you can demonstrate:
Experience of the Built in Quality process, reporting defects and root cause analysis.
Possess a good understanding of assembly operations practices and process
As a team member the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed goals
Self-motivated, with the flexibility to deal with independent and team behaviours
Highly organised and a keen attention to detail
Must be flexible and support extra hours if required
Attention to detail with excellent communication skills
Auditing experience
A desire to help improve the build quality of our machines
What you may have:
- Previous PDI experience.
Telephone Interviews wc 30th September 2024 and on-site face to face interviews wc 7th October 2024
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the busine
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.
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 : Thursday 26th September at midnight
Job Reference : R0000272951
Posting Dates:
September 12, 2024 - September 26, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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