Plater

Plater
Heavy Steel Fabrication
Location: Dudley
Pay Rate: £15.00–£16.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday Afternoon Shift

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plater to join a busy steel fabrication and heavy engineering environment in Dudley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plater with a strong background in heavy fabrication, who can confidently interpret engineering drawings and carry out marking out, measuring, cutting, shaping and assembling steel components.

The successful candidate will be able to work accurately from technical drawings, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and take pride in producing high-quality fabricated components.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
  
  
• Accurately measure and mark out steel plates and structural sections.
  
  
• Cut, shape and prepare materials using relevant fabrication equipment.
  
  
• Assemble, align and fit heavy steel components to specification.
  
  
• Carry out tack welding to secure components prior to final welding.
  
  
• Use fabrication equipment such as plasma cutters, oxyacetylene torches, guillotines, rollers and hydraulic presses.
  
  
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment where required.
  
  
• Grind, dress and finish components to the required standard.
  
  
• Check measurements, dimensions and tolerances to ensure quality and accuracy.
  
  
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Plater within steel fabrication or heavy engineering.
  
  
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  
  
• Strong marking-out, measuring and fitting skills.
  
  
• Experience cutting, shaping and assembling heavy steel components.
  
  
• Knowledge of fabrication machinery and equipment.
  
  
• Competent with tack welding and grinding.
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of workshop health and safety.
  
  
• Comfortable handling large and heavy steel components.
  
  

Interested? If you're an experienced Plater looking for your next opportunity in Dudley, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact our team to find out more.