Metal plate workers,
and riveters
Description
Metal plate workers and riveters mark off, drill, shape, position, rivet and seal metal plates and girders to form structures and frameworks.
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.
Educational Requirements
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.
