Steelworker/Plater

Steelworker/Plater

Reports to: Steel/Plating Supervisor

Job purpose: Prepare steel or other metal plates and sections for the manufacture of the Cory Barges and other projects.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Interpret engineering drawings to determine the materials required and to plan the order of tasks to cut metal most efficiently.
• Set-out/mark-off work and working area in line with fabrication plan and detail drawings.
• Assemble, fit, and install prefabricated metal parts and components to form 2D and 3D structures.
• Position, align, set and tack assemblies and components into position using lifting/handling equipment such as shop cranes, chain-pulls etc to achieve required geometric, dimensional and fit-up tolerances.
• Set up and operate various heavy-duty metalworking machines such as hydraulic presses, rolls, shears, cutting torches, grinders and drills, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form heavy metal components.
• Undertake inspection of parts, sub-assemblies and finished products to ensure dimensional accuracy, quality, and solid working function.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Heavy engineering environment
• Practical hand skills for using tools and equipment.
• Good concentration skills for using machinery safely and accurately.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• To be able to work without direct supervision and as part of a team.
• The ability to work at heights on construction projects.

The Package

• Competitive base pay
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday (pro rata)
• 4-day week (Monday – Thursday)
• Time and a half for OT

To get a full job description or apply for this role please contact people.skills@harland-wolff.com