Plater
Location: Dudley
Pay Rate: £15.00–£16.00 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plater to join a busy steel and heavy fabrication environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled metalworker with experience in interpreting engineering drawings, marking out, cutting, shaping and assembling heavy steel components.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of fabrication processes, excellent measuring skills and the ability to work accurately to technical specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and CAD schematics to determine dimensions, specifications and assembly requirements.
- Accurately measure and mark out steel plates and structural sections in preparation for cutting and fabrication.
- Operate fabrication equipment, including plasma cutters, oxyacetylene torches, guillotines, rollers and hydraulic presses.
- Position, align and assemble heavy steel plates and structural components using appropriate tools and lifting equipment.
- Carry out tack welding to secure components in position prior to final welding.
- Inspect finished components to ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance with engineering specifications.
- Grind, smooth and finish steel components to the required standard.
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment, adhering to all relevant health and safety procedures.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in a Plater role within a steel fabrication or heavy engineering environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings accurately.
- Practical experience in marking out, measuring, cutting and assembling steel components.
- Familiarity with fabrication machinery, tools and equipment.
- Experience carrying out tack welding and grinding tasks.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality.
- A good understanding of health and safety procedures when working with heavy steel components.
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