Plater

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Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Plater to join our fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting engineering drawings, marking out, cutting, and assembling metal plate components to precise specifications. This role is vital in the production of high-quality fabricated structures and components. This role is Temporary - Weekly paid - Fully on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Mark out, cut, and shape heavy steel plate using tools such as oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and grinders.
• Assemble and tack-weld components in preparation for final welding.
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
• Operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment safely.
• Work closely with welders, fabricators, and supervisors to meet production targets.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Plater in a heavy engineering or fabrication environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, cutting equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding or equivalent.
• CCNSG Safety Passport or Equivalent.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.

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Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.