Millwrights
A Heavy Plant Fitter installs and assembles large industrial machines, such as the equipment in manufacturing facilities. Disassembles and moves machinery between factory sites, and makes repairs. May work at power plants and construction sites.
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Core Tasks
- Performs a variety of manual tasks in relation to the operation of coke ovens, boilers, blast furnaces and other engineering trades.
- Clears machine blockages, cleans machinery, equipment and tools, keeps work area tidy and clears waste and any spillages.
- Removes finished pieces from work area, paints or fixes identification labels or markers on products or containers.
- Loads and unloads vehicles, trucks and trolleys.
- Assists operative to mark out, bend, drill, galvanise, coat and otherwise machine metal.
- Conveys goods, materials, equipment, etc. to work area, assists in setting up machinery and equipment and prepares tools, lamps and other equipment for use.
- Assists in setting up attachments on plant and machinery, and operates saws, shears or other equipment.
- Assists with the operation of furnaces and the preparation of castings.
Education Requirements
| Level | Percentage |
| Level 0 | 17.553787% |
| Level 1 | 11.686183% |
| Level 2 | 28.512999% |
| Level 3 | 25.620518% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 6.495125% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 9.513671% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 0.617716% |
Salary Levels
£33,874.48
Potential Salary
£18,792.00
Entry Level Salary
£21,844.74
Average Salary
6
Annual Openings