Transmission Operator

Caterpillar, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Transmission Operator

£31346

Caterpillar, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 26 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5c6c5d1e1e4f454884df82d361259ec2

Full Job Description

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., As a Transmission Operator you may be working on both new and remanufactured products for both British and international customers. You will be learning to strip or build a transmission as the business needs. Taking a dirty used unit and dismantling it or building new from bare castings and individual components into a finished product. You will have the opportunity to expand your experience and knowledge of the Transmission product line up with both in-house and formal training.,

  • Strip and vett of transmissions
  • The inspection and vet of castings and components.
  • The use of gauges and measuring equipment.
  • The safe use of heat and freezing techniques during product assembly.
  • Prepare sub-assemblies for main build.
  • Perform transmission main build once training has been completed.
  • Use a laptop to set up various sensors within a transmission.
  • Perform IPV and quality gates within the transmission build process.
  • Diagnose problems and apply corrective actions.
  • When required support hot test to rectify issues within the test cell.

    Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:
  • Experience of assembly or mechanical work following a complex written instruction to high quality standards.
  • Experience of using hand tools and measuring equipment such as DTIs, Micrometres and Thread Gauges.
  • Ability to work well within a team.
  • Self discipline to follow simple instructions in Health & Safety and Quality
  • Knowledge of auto transmissions with clutch packs (Desirable)
  • Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:
  • A knowledge of Caterpillar Production Systems.
  • Basic use of Microsoft applications.

    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., 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. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

  • 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.