Pipe & Plate Fitters

Pay Rate: Starting at £18.50 per hour, increasing to £19.50 per hour once qualified and deemed competent.

Contract: 12-week temporary to permanent position

Working Hours (Dayshift):

* Monday to Thursday: 7:54am – 4:30pm

* Friday: 7:54am – 1:30pm

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for experienced Pipe & Plate Fitters to join a busy fabrication environment. The role requires a high level of skill in interpreting technical drawings, fabricating complex components, and working with a wide range of materials and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

* Read, interpret, and understand complex engineering drawings

* Break down fabrication drawings into component parts to produce accurate cutting lists

* Carry out complex mathematical calculations, including trigonometry and use of π

* Develop patterns for complex fabrications such as cones, square-to-round transitions, pipe branches, and kinked hoppers, accounting for material thickness

* Set out and lay out jobs accurately, including levelling where required

* Measure, fit, and assemble components to a high standard

* Identify and correct distortion in fabricated components using oxyacetylene equipment

* Safely operate overhead cranes and carry out correct slinging techniques

* Work in compliance with all specifications, procedures, and health & safety requirements

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