Workshop Engineer Engine preparation
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Job Summary
Company:
Finning (Ireland) LtdNumber of Openings:
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PermanentPosition Overview:
Working in one of Finnings workshops will place you in the very best environment to display your current engineering ability while acquiring new dealer level skills working on the Caterpillar Engine Range of products.Job Description:
A Day in the life of a Finning Engine Preparation Engineer can involve pre delivery inspections and customisations across the Caterpillar range of engines. This is fast paced with fixed deadlines to meet customer demands. Due to this the required work schedule can often change and the successful candidate will need to be flexible and reactive.
As a Finning Engineer you will receive:
- Salary
- 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)
- Annual Bonus
- Healthcare benefits (medical optical hearing dentistry and new child payments to support new parents)
- Access to company share scheme
- Up to 8% pension
- life insurance
- Laptop and phone
- Industry leading CAT product training
- Overtime
Additionally you will benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity packages family-friendly policies to support working parents enhanced flexible working options support from a team of 40 Mental Health first aiders employee wellbeing solutions the opportunity to work with your charity of choice and length of service & recognition awards.
Major Job Functions
Carry out pre delivery inspection on new engines to customer specification using our engine preparation order including engine conversions to the agreed work plan removing and dispatching components for specialist attention re-installing the original or replacement parts.
Overview of responsibilities
Complete all health and safety pre-work documentation and liaise with the customer service team to provide the very best customer experience.
Carry out the safe in-depth pre-delivery inspection and engine preparation.
Proactively identify improvements that can be made relating to health and safety facilities and engine preparation processes. Recorded through our Logincident reporting system.
Identify any parts required and clearly communicate to the service control team and execute the preparation to the highest possible standards.
Liaising with the Customer Service Controller to communicate any engine preparation issues and updates on progress
Keep the workshop and work area in a clean and orderly condition while working to CAT contamination control guidelines Branch Star Rating and keeping yourself and colleagues safe.
What to expect
You will work within the workshop in a small team but will be responsible for the completion of your own allocated engines
You will be issued a phone laptop (with main dealer standard diagnostic software) and a range of specialist tooling will be available from the tool stores. You will be expected to have your own hand tools.
It is expected of you to travel to and from work by your own arrangements.
Due to the large product range there will be new challenges and experiences on a regular basis.
Deep understanding of the use of general service manuals and computerised Service Information System (SIS) from the OEM
Practical knowledge of tooling and specialised equipment to carry out the pre delivery inspection on new engines
Practical knowledge of rigging slinging and jacking procedures
Forklift licence desirable or a desire for training
Knowledge
Deep understanding of the use of general service manuals and computerised Service Information System (SIS) from the OEM
Practical knowledge of tooling and specialised equipment to carry out the pre delivery inspection on new engines
Practical knowledge of rigging slinging and jacking procedures
Forklift licence desirable or a desire for training
Qualifications
Qualifications ranging from NVQ City and guilds or similar in mechanical engineering with demonstratable skills and experience working with industrial engines or plant and heavy vehicles will be considered.
Formally apprentice trained considered.
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package then apply online today!
At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces and their families fairly.
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Lean Manufacturing
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- Data Collection
- ISO 9001
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Landscape Maintenance
- Fabrication
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Mechanical Engineering
- Process Engineering
About Company
If you've noticed more Caterpillars crawling around your neighborhood, Finning International may be responsible. The company is the largest dealer of heavy equipment and diesel engines made by Caterpillar (CAT), the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment. Finning opera ... View more
