Fabricator / Plater

Description

We're recruiting experienced Fabricators / Platers to join a major UK naval shipbuilding programme in Glasgow. Working as part of a skilled production team, you'll fabricate, assemble and install structural steelwork and ship components, contributing to the build of complex defence vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

Fabricate and assemble ship structures including shell plating, decks, bulkheads, frames and longitudinals.Mark out and fit steelwork from engineering drawings.Manufacture and install fabricated items including ladders, platforms, seating and panels.Install watertight doors, hatches, equipment foundations and deck coverings.Operate fabrication machinery including rollers, flanging machines, guillotines and saws.Carry out plate preparation using oxy-fuel cutting, grinding and drilling equipment.Work safely to quality and production standards within a heavy engineering environment.Requirements:

Time-served Fabricator/Plater apprenticeship or equivalent.Experience within shipbuilding, heavy engineering, marine, defence or structural steel fabrication.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.Strong fabrication, fitting and assembly skills.Oxy-fuel cutting and fabrication machinery experience is advantageous.

Ad ID: 5418653936