MIG Welder - #189382
Caterpillar Inc.
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Peterlee
Contract type: Full time
Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
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.
Job Title: MIG Welders
Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Salary: £19.55 per/hour -£39.10 per/hour
Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 36.5 hours per week, 4.5 day week
Shifts
Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Day Shift: £19.55 per hour
Back Shift: £23.46 per hour
Night Shift: £26.39 per hour
Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £29.33 per hour
Overtime 2 (Sundays): £39.10 per hour
Job Description:
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.
Job Summary:
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
What You Will Get
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
About 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. For 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.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Posting Dates:
June 3, 2026 - June 13, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Operations
Job Description:
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.
Job Title: MIG Welders
Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Salary: £19.55 per/hour -£39.10 per/hour
Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 36.5 hours per week, 4.5 day week
Shifts
Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Enhanced Pension Contribution scheme (Company matched enhancements up to 10%)
- Caterpillar Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched)
- On Site Gym
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Monthly Bonus*
- Personalised Flexible Benefits (Holiday trading, Medical/Dental Cover etc)
- Short shift Friday (4.5 day week!)
Day Shift: £19.55 per hour
Back Shift: £23.46 per hour
Night Shift: £26.39 per hour
Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £29.33 per hour
Overtime 2 (Sundays): £39.10 per hour
Job Description:
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.
Job Summary:
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Perform manual finish welding operation in 2F, 3F, 4F & 3G positions
- Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
- Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces
- Experience in MIG Welding (Solid Wire)
- Time served in Welding / Fabricating with at least 3 years’ experience
- Prior experience in heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerance
- Perform multi-pass welds
- Ability to work well in a team environment or individually
- Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Vertical Weld experience advantageous
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Experience welding 2mm – 20mm thickness material
- 2F, 3F, 4F & 3G positions
- Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
What You Will Get
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
About 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. For 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.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Posting Dates:
June 3, 2026 - June 13, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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