Plater

Reading and interpreting technical drawings

marking out the lines for cutting, drilling or shaping the metal plate

operating equipment (mostly computer controlled) to cut the metal

shaping and forming the metal, using large machines such as rollers and presses

drilling or punching holes in the metal or cutting it

moving the plates into position for assembly, using chains, cranes and hoists

assembling the parts into a structure, usually by welding it, but sometimes using bolts and rivets

finishing off the assembly, using tools like grinders and polishers to smooth the surface.