Plater

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Carnwath, South Lanarkshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Reading engineering drawings Cutting metal Operating CNC machines Welding Quality control Teamwork Safety awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Main Responsibilities:

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Measuring and marking out plates and sections for cutting, shaping and drilling.
  • Operating plate cutting machines and edge preparation machines.
  • Cutting slots in metal and drilling for punching holes.
  • Guiding cranes and hoists for moving and assembling plates.
  • Operating CNC computer-controlled and hand-controlled machines.
  • Tacking welding fabricated part together.
  • Continuous housekeeping ensuring a clean and safe working environment at all times following [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] written work instructions.
  • Adhere to [Employer hidden] Health and Safety procedures at all times.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Willing to work alone or in a small team.
  • The ability to work to stringent quality controls.
  • Be a good communicator. You should be conscientious, hardworking and safety aware.
  • Platers must be alert to the safety risks of using welding machinery, cutting tools and lifting/moving heavy sheets of metal.
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