Plater

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; Fordley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is seeking an experienced Plater for a full-time role in Dudley. You will read engineering drawings, mark out, cut and assemble heavy steel components with precision, using plasma cutters, torches and presses.

The ideal candidate will have strong fabrication knowledge, accurate measurement skills and the ability to work from technical drawings in a busy heavy fabrication environment. This hands-on role requires attention to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plater in steel fabrication or heavy engineering.
• Ability to read/interprete engineering and fabrication drawings accurately.
• Practical experience marking out, measuring, cutting and assembling steel components.

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.

Skills

Read drawings

Mark out

Measuring accuracy

Fabrication knowledge

Machinery operation

Tools

Plasma cutters

Oxyacetylene torches

Guillotines

Rollers

Hydraulic presses

Job description

Pertemps Dudley Industrial seeks an experienced Plater for a full-time position in Dudley, paying £15 to £16 hourly, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will join a busy steel and heavy fabrication setting, interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and CAD schematics to establish dimensions and assembly needs. Accurate measuring and marking out of steel plates and structural components form core duties, alongside cutting, shaping and assembling heavy sections to technical specifications. Strong fabrication knowledge, precise measurement skills and the capacity to work accurately from drawings are essential. This hands-on trade role suits a skilled metalworker who takes pride in precise workmanship and can meet the demands of heavy industrial production.

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.