Plater

General Summary

To work as part of a team, carrying out supporting the manufacture of our engineered‑to‑order pumps for Original Equipment (OE) and aftermarket jobs. Working efficiently to produce quality product and workmanship within applicable timeframe. Help with continuous improvement within areas to improve flow and drive down costs.

• Identify piece parts to drawings and manufacture accordingly
• Help to prepare steel or other metal plates and sections for manufacture of a variety of products
• Work with various thicknesses of metal plate ranging from 5mm to over 100mm
• Operate heavy‑duty guillotines to cut plates, oxyacetylene flame cutters for curves and complex shapes and utilise rollers/presses to curve and bend plates
• Weld or bolt completed plates to fabricate the finished product
• Cut and shape thin sheets of metal using hand and machine saws, metal cutters and small presses and rollers to create bends and curves
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Measure and mark out plates and sections for cutting, shaping and drilling
• Operate plate cutting machines and edge preparation machines
• Operate roll‑bending machines and presses to form and shape plates and sections, guiding cranes and hoists for moving and assembling plates
• Operate CNC computer‑controlled and hand‑controlled machines
• Operate band saws to cut material to size and drilling machines to form holes as required
• Work to a high standard of quality, safety awareness and housekeeping
• Prepare and fabricate or modify in‑situ pipework for pump test
• Support welding activities as and when required
• Maintain material traceability and identify components accordingly
• Maintain department flexibility and assist with or complete other jobs as required – training will be given
• Conduct stock takes on material and move material as required
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Comply with all company HS&E policies
• Maintain all documentation, both paper and electronic as required

• Up to 3 years relevant experience, preferably in heavy manufacturing
• Understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques
• Team player with high level of energy and commitment to participate in and implement change
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

You must have a valid right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital benefits – health, wealth & lifestyle

• Stand, sit, walk, talk, hear and see daily; specific close vision required for computer work
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Use hands and fingers and arms to reach daily
• Occasionally lift or move light to moderate objects
• Occasionally travel (usually by air or road, may require extended periods sitting)

• Work with moderate noise – e.g. business office with computers, phone and printers
• Work in an open planned office or individual office
• Sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.