A Plate Welder fabricates, constructs, and repairs large metal components and assemblies by expertly joining metal plates and structural elements using various manual welding processes and equipment. Key responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, cutting and preparing materials, operating welding machines and hand tools, performing quality inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role requires strong mechanical knowledge, precision, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in different welding positions and environments.