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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Overall Purpose
* To carry out plating and fabrication tasks to produce high-quality steel components and structures in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and company standards. The role involves marking out, cutting, shaping, and assembling metal plates, ensuring precision and safety throughout the process.
* Fabrication of sub-assemblies
Main Responsibilities (key tasks)
The key responsibilities of the job
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
* Mark out, cut, and shape steel plates using appropriate tools and machinery.
* Assemble components using tack welding, bolting, or other methods
Performance Measure
Outputs/measures of success in the job
* Completes the specific task within the given time period
* Ensure all work meets quality standards and tolerances.
* Conduct visual inspections and measurements to verify accuracy.
* Adhere to health and safety regulations and company procedures.
Qualifications
List the essential and desirable qualifications required for the role
* Time Served Plater
Skills & Knowledge
What key skills are essential and desirable for the role and what level of understanding is required? (List in sufficient details to enable you to distinguish acceptable/unacceptable standards)
* Awareness of Health & Safety procedures
* Ability to work at heights
* Good physical stamina and manual dexterity
* Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings.
* Skilled in using hand and power tools, including flame cutting and grinding.
* Basic welding skills (MMA & MIG)
* Problem-solving skills – to handle unexpected issues during fabrication.
Experience
What type and level of experience is required – be specific
* Proven experience in heavy fabrication or structural steelwork ie; Shipbuilding yards, Construction sites, Railway workshops or Aerospace or automotive manufacturing
General Requirements – Additional Information
* Work closely with welders, fitters, and engineers to complete projects.
* Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
* Support apprentices and junior staff when required.
* Identify and report defects or deviations from specifications.
* Liaise with engineers, welders, and supervisors to resolve fabrication challenges.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.
Job Category: Production
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
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