Plater Welder

Hargreaves Durham, England Jun 2, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Plater Welder focuses on preparing and cut steel and metal plates using oxyfuel, plasma cutters, and hand tools.

What the role involves

  • Preparing 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.
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