Description
Metal plate workers and riveters mark off, drill, shape, position, rivet and seal metal plates and girders to form structures and frameworks.Main Tasks
- Examines drawings and specifications and uses rules, scribes and punches to mark out metal plate with guidelines and reference points;
- Cuts metal plate to markings using hand or machine tools;
- Uses machine tools to bend, curve, punch, drill and straighten metal plate as required;
- Uses hydraulic jacks to position and align metal platework or frame for welding and bolting;
- Selects suitable rivets and rivets together metal plates and girders;
- Seals seams with caulking compound, smoothes welds, fixes metal doors, metal collars, portholes, tank and hatch covers and performs other metal plate finishing tasks using a variety of hand and power tools.
Qualifications
Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training. Apprenticeships in Engineering Materials Processing, Engineering Assembly and Engineering Construction are available.UK Prospects
4700
Workforce Size
5.58%
Predicted decline 2025 - 2035
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