Plater

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician - Plater

Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the production of high-quality, engineered-to-order pumps for Original Equipment (OE) and aftermarket jobs. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in producing superior products within set timeframes while continuously improving production efficiency, driving cost reductions, and ensuring top-tier quality and workmanship.

• Identify and manufacture components based on engineering drawings.

• Prepare steel or other metal plates and sections for diverse product lines.

• Work with metal plates of varying thickness (from 5mm to over 100mm) using precision machinery.

• Operate heavy-duty guillotines, oxyacetylene flame cutters, rollers, and presses to shape and form metal.

• Weld or bolt together fabricated metal plates to create finished products.

• Shape thin sheets of metal using hand and machine saws, cutters, and small presses.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings to meet specifications.

• Measure and mark out plates and sections for cutting, shaping, and drilling.

• Operate CNC, hand-controlled machines, plate cutting machines, edge preparation machines, roll bending machines, and other essential tools.

• Perform pipework fabrication or modification for pump testing.

• Support welding activities as required.

• Ensure material trace ability and document all components accordingly.

• Maintain a high level of quality, safety awareness, and housekeeping.

• Assist with additional tasks as required, with training provided.

• Conduct material stock takes and handle material movement.

• Uphold cleanliness and compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Maintain both paper and electronic documentation.

• Time-served apprenticeship with up to 3 years of relevant experience in heavy manufacturing.

• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing techniques.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Team player with a high level of energy, commitment, and adaptability to change.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Competitive salary

• Bonus scheme

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Holiday buy and sell options

• Pension scheme

• Life cover

• Employee Assistance Program

• Digital benefits covering health, wealth, and lifestyle

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.