Fabricator

Morson Talent; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting skilled Marine Fabricators to work at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. You will contribute to a range of projects on site, performing structural fabrication, repairs and alterations to marine platforms.

Reading engineering drawings and following work instructions, you will use workshop tools and fabrication machinery to produce structural modules in metal. Prior Navy or large vessel experience is advantageous, with a 6-month initial term and potential extension for the

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings and interpreting work instructions is essential.
• Experience in fabrication and using workshop tools/machinery relevant to fabrication.
• Time-served apprenticeship or technical qualification in marine/engineering fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on structural repairs and alterations on marine platforms.
• Manufacture structural modules and fabricate/alter structures in various metals.
• Read and follow engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Operate general workshop tools and machinery specific to fabrication.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Interpreting work instructions

Fabrication experience

Teamwork

Education

Indentured Apprenticeship

Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship (sheet metal/fabrication)

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Machinery operation

Job description

We are recruiting for skilled and experienced Marine Fabricators for work within Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth, this could see you working on various projects onsite.

Using your Fabrication experience, you will work on a wide variety of platforms undertaking structural repairs and alterations.

Working to engineering drawings and technical specifications, you will manufacture structural modules, fabricate and alter structures in a variety of metals and thickness.

You will need the ability to read engineering drawings, to interpret work instructions and be competent in the use of general workshop tools & machinery specific to Fabrication.

Ideally you will have worked in the marine engineering industry with experience of Royal Navy ships and submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels or large commercial ships - although other relevant experience from other engineering sectors will be considered.

Preferable additional experience:

Experience of working within Marine Engineering environment

Time served apprentice within the field of Marine Engineering/Naval engineering Environment

Qualifications required (at least one of the following):

• Indentured Apprenticeship relevant to the role
• Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in a sheet metal, structural steel or fabrication related discipline
• Level 3 Engineering qualification relevant to the role

Ability to obtain and hold SC Security clearance is a requirement of this role

This role is initially for 6 months but this could be extended for the right candidate.

35 std hours a week, Monday to Friday, shift work and additional hours a possibility for this role.