Plater

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.Interested?
If you have previous plating experience and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today to find out more