Plater

Integrate Engineering Resources; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a skilled manufacturing technician. This role involves identifying and fabricating components for engineered pumps. Key responsibilities include operating CNC machines, cutting and shaping metal materials, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in heavy manufacturing and be a team player with strong communication skills. Benefits include a bonus, holiday entitlement, and other employee benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop

Bonus

33 days holiday

Pension

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Time served with up to 3 years relevant experience, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
• Understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Candidate must have valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Identify piece parts to drawings and manufacture accordingly.
• Operate heavy-duty guillotines and weld or bolt together completed plates.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing techniques

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Relevant experience in heavy manufacturing

Tools

CNC machines

Heavy-duty guillotines

Band saws

Oxyacetylene flame cutters

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

To work as part of a team, carrying out supporting the manufacture of our engineered to order pumps for Original Equipment [OE] and aftermarket jobs. Working efficiently to produce quality product and workmanship within timeframe applicable. Help with continuous improvement within areas to improve flow and drive down costs.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• To identify piece parts to drawings and manufacture accordingly
• Help to prepare steel or other metal plates and sections for the manufacture of a variety of products
• To work with various thicknesses of metal plate ranging from 5mm to over 100mm
• To operate heavy-duty guillotines to cut the plates, oxyacetylene flame cutters for curves and complex shapes and utilise rollers/presses to curve and bend plates.
• Weld or bolt together completed plates to fabricate the finished product.
• To cut and shape thin sheets of metal using hand and machine saws, metal cutters and small presses and rollers to create bends and curves.
• Required to read and interpret engineering drawings
• To measure and mark out plates and sections for cutting, shaping and drilling
• To operating plate cutting machines and edge preparation machines
• To operate roll bending machines and presses to form and shape plates and sections guiding cranes and hoists for moving and assembling plates
• To operate CNC computer-controlled and hand-controlled machines.
• To operate band saws to cut material to size and drilling machines to form holes as required
• To work to a high standard of quality standards, safety awareness and housekeeping
• To prepare and fabricate or modify in situ pipework for pump test.
• To support welding activities as and when required.
• To maintain material traceability and identify components accordingly
• To maintain department flexibility and assist with or complete other jobs as required. Training will be given.
• Conduct stock takes on material and move material as required.
• To maintain a clean working environment
• Comply with all company HS&E Policies
• Maintain all documentation, both paper and electronic as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Time served with up to 3 years relevant experience preferably in heavy manufacturing.
• Have an understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Team Player with high level of energy and commitment required for participating in and implementing change.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbally.
• You must have valid right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

BENEFITS

• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
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