Plater

Bhc ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural steel fabrication company in Carnwath, Scotland, is looking for Platers to join their fabrication workshop. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, operating cutting machines, and ensuring safety in all tasks. Candidates should be good communicators, safety conscious, and able to work both independently and within a team. A commitment to high-quality standards is essential. This position offers a dynamic working environment within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone or in a small team.
• Good communicator and safety aware.
• Conscientious and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Measure and mark out plates for cutting and shaping.
• Operate plate cutting and edge preparation machines.
• Cut slots in metal and drill for punching holes.
• Guide cranes and hoists for assembling plates.
• Operate CNC and hand-controlled machines.
• Tack weld fabricated parts together.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Welding safety awareness

Team communication

Quality control

Job description

BHC is a family-run business with a proud heritage, having grown since 1992 into one of the UK and Ireland’s leading structural steel fabrication and construction companies. Our continued success is built on our strong values, commitment to innovation, and a genuine investment in our people, facilities, and technology.

With a diverse and loyal client base spanning the Agricultural, Commercial, Education, Health, Industrial, and Retail sectors, BHC offers exciting and varied career opportunities in a fast-moving industry.

Due to continuous expansion, we are seeking Platers to join our fabrication workshop.

Main Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Measuring and marking out plates and sections for cutting, shaping and drilling.
• Operating plate cutting machines and edge preparation machines.
• Cutting slots in metal and drilling for punching holes.
• Guiding cranes and hoists for moving and assembling plates.
• Operating CNC computer-controlled and hand-controlled machines.
• Tacking welding fabricated part together.
• Continuous housekeeping ensuring a clean and safe working environment at all times following BHC written work instructions.
• Adhere to BHC Health and Safety procedures at all times.

Knowledge and Experience

• Willing to work alone or in a small team.
• The ability to work to stringent quality controls.
• Be a good communicator. You should be conscientious, hardworking and safety aware.
• Platers must be alert to the safety risks of using welding machinery, cutting tools and lifting/moving heavy sheets of metal.

Job Location – Carnwath, South Lanarkshire

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