Plater

Pertemps Bond; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Plater to join a busy steel and heavy fabrication environment in Dudley. You will interpret engineering drawings, mark out, cut, shape and assemble heavy steel components, ensuring precise fabrication and conformance to specifications.

The role requires strong measuring skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with fabrication machinery. Health and safety practices are essential in this high‑risk setting.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to measure and mark out steel plates and sections.
• Experience with heavy fabrication equipment and processes.
• Strong safety awareness when working with heavy components.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings to determine dimensions and assembly requirements.
• Measure and mark out steel plates and sections for cutting.
• Operate fabrication equipment including plasma cutters, torches, guillotines, rollers and presses.
• Assemble heavy steel plates and components using appropriate tools and lifting equipment.
• Carry out tack welding to secure components before final welding.
• Inspect finished components for dimensional accuracy and compliance with specs.
• Grind and finish steel components to required standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Marking out

Measuring accurately

Fabrication experience

Welding prep

Tools

Plasma cutters

Oxy-acetylene torches

Guillotines

Rollers

Hydraulic presses

Job description

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.