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.

• 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.