Fabrication Plater – Bench Fitting & Welding

Altrad Services; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad Services is seeking a Plater to support mechanical fabrication and fitting across operations and asset management projects. You will bench fit, mark off, grind, and assemble rigs and fixtures, ensuring work is safe, efficient and to high quality standards.

You will read engineering drawings, set up markings on pipe specimens and fittings, tack weld, and operate band saws, drills and guillotines as part of a multi‑skilled team, with occasional site-based work and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience in bench fitting, marking off, grinding and fabrication activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and markings.
• Proven use of hand and power tools in a workshop setting.
• Experience with lifting operations and overhead crane usage.

Responsibilities

• Safely use hand and power tools for bench fitting, marking off, and assembly tasks.
• Set up mark off of pipe specimens, flanges and bolting / tensioning equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and ensure quality through inspection.
• Fabricate rigs, fixtures and test specimens as part of a multi‑skilled team.
• Operate workshop equipment (band saws, pedestal drills, guillotines) and meet project schedules.
• Carry out lifting operations safely, including overhead cranes, on site when required.
• Provide practical support to operations and asset management teams.

Skills

bench fitting

marking off

grinding

fabrication

setup

reading drawings

hand tools

power tools

overhead crane

inspection

Tools

Band saws

Pedestal drills

Guillotines

Job description

Altrad Services is seeking a Plater to support mechanical fabrication and fitting across operations and asset management projects. You will bench fit, mark off, grind, and assemble rigs and fixtures, ensuring work is safe, efficient and to high quality standards.

You will read engineering drawings, set up markings on pipe specimens and fittings, tack weld, and operate band saws, drills and guillotines as part of a multi‑skilled team, with occasional site-based work and a strong emphasis on