HISPlater Welder

A vacancy has arisen for a Plater/ Welder to join our Engineering team.

• Prepare and cut steel and metal plates using oxyfuel, plasma cutters, and hand tools
• Clean, strip, degrease, and preheat metals prior to fabrication
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Measure and mark out plate and structural steelwork accurately
• Shape, form, and join metal plates and structural steel
• Assemble components using lifting equipment, tack welding, and fasteners
• Perform welding tasks ensuring strength and durability
• Inspect welds and structures for defects and quality compliance
• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Report hazards, defects, and non-conforming materials
• Maintain welding and cutting equipment
• Manage tools and ensure proper care and security
• Record fabrication processes, inspections, and material usage
• Complete documentation related to welding and plating tasks
• Collaborate with engineers and team members
• Minimise downtime and material waste to improve efficiency

• A solid understanding of welding equipment and welding accessories
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, MMA, and FCAW welding techniques
• Ability to use oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutters, and grinding tools
• Must be able to read interpret blueprints, welding process specifications and welding symbols
• Must be able to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes
• Must have the ability to weld in all positions with quality
• Must be able to read tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square
• Ability to operate a Pendant Controlled Overhead Crane would be advantageous
• Forklift Truck licence & IPAF certificate would be advantageous although training can be provided
• Time served craftsman
• Flexible approach to work & location of work
• Willingness to travel
• A strong team player
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Good communication skills, both with colleagues, other contractors and clients
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines culture
• Full UK driving licence