Metrology Technician

Company: Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
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Job Title

Metrology Technician

Location

Peterborough, Cambridge

Hourly Rate

£15.94 (exclusive of shift premium)

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Up to 5% Bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar company 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

About IPSD

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. Sustainability is one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Responsibilities

  • Define measurement plans required to measure a specific component.
  • Create CMM programs to enable measurement of components.
  • Perform complex gauge calibration.
  • Read and interpret drawings to enable program creation.
  • Provide accurate reports to internal and external customers.
  • Provide written reports suitable for external use (3rd party).
  • Follow standard processes to maintain a high-quality standard and ensure zero defects are passed to downstream customers.
  • Identify visual defects in components and assemblies.
  • Identify and highlight quality and process problems, raise continuous improvement cards and resolution ideas.
  • Motivate, influence, drive compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Experience using CMM equipment with Calypso software.
  • Experience with Klingelberg measuring equipment.
  • Experience with Talysurf I series and Metrology 4.0 software.
  • Read and interpret drawings to enable program creation.
  • Knowledge of engineering, design and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent use of Office 365 applications with particular attention to analysis.
  • HNC or higher in a Technical or Engineering qualification.
  • Previous experience in Metrology/Measurement/Quality.
  • Knowledge of quality standards and manufacturing operations.

Additional Information

  • This role is based at the Peterborough facility and will require shift work in line with business requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Posted: July 14th, 2026