Plater (Sheffield)

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 44,450,000 - 60,138,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Plater in South Yorkshire to carry out plating and fabrication duties, supporting safe production of high-quality components. The role involves reading drawings, marking out, cutting, shaping, forming and assembling parts.

You will use fabrication tools safely, prepare components for welding, measure for accuracy, and maintain a clean, safe workplace while following procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs, and specifications.
• Mark out, cut, shape, form, and assemble plate, sections, and fabricated components.
• Use fabrication tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepare, align, and tack components ready for welding, ensuring they meet the required standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs, and specifications.
• Mark out, cut, shape, form, and assemble plate, sections, and fabricated components.
• Use appropriate fabrication tools, machinery, and equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepare, align, and tack components ready for welding, ensuring they meet the required standards.
• Measure and check work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Work safely with overhead cranes, lifting equipment, and mechanical handling equipment where trained and authorised.
• Report defects, drawing issues, material concerns, or production problems to the line manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow company procedures, safety rules, and quality standards at all times.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying practical improvements to working methods.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fabrication skills

Quality awareness

Safety consciousness

Tools

Fabrication machinery

Overhead cranes

Job description

PLATER

Salary: £20.00 per hourWorking Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm; Friday, 7:00am-12:30pmHours: 36.5 hours per weekReporting To: Production Manager / Fabrication Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Plater will be responsible for carrying out plating and fabrication duties to support the safe and efficient production of high-quality fabricated components.

The role involves reading and interpreting engineering drawings, marking out, cutting, shaping, forming, assembling, and preparing materials to the required specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs, and specifications.


• Mark out, cut, shape, form, and assemble plate, sections, and fabricated components.


• Use appropriate fabrication tools, machinery, and equipment safely and correctly.


• Prepare, align, and tack components ready for welding, ensuring they meet the required standards.


• Measure and check work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with drawings and specifications.


• Work safely with overhead cranes, lifting equipment, and mechanical handling equipment where trained and authorised.


• Report defects, drawing issues, material concerns, or production problems to the line manager.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.


• Follow company procedures, safety rules, and quality standards at all times.


• Support continuous improvement by identifying practical improvements to working methods.

Health & Safety

• Work safely at all times to promote personal safety and the safety of others, helping to prevent accidents and reporting all near misses.


• Move materials safely and carefully using the correct mechanical lifting methods.


• Use the appropriate PPE and ensure it is in good condition, replacing it when required.


• Follow the company's Health & Safety Policy at all times.