Fabricator - Plater

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking shipbuilding company as a Fabricator in Glasgow, where your skills will contribute to creating high-quality vessels. This permanent role offers you the chance to work with a talented team, interpreting engineering drawings and fabricating essential ship components. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values your expertise. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements, while making a significant impact in the maritime industry.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication with trade papers.
• Understanding of SHE risks and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and mark-off materials.
• Assemble ship structures and fit steelwork.
• Prepare ships for float-off and sea trials.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Pressure Testing

Machine Tool Operation

Education

Formal Apprenticeship

Tools

Oxy-fuel Gas Cutting

Hand Grinding

Rolling Machines

Flanging Machines

Cutting Machines

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Fabricator
Based in Govan & Scotstoun - Glasgow
Permanent
£36k

Our client is looking for an experienced Fabricator to join a team of experienced, creative, production trade shipbuilders to help deliver the very best product possible to their customers.

The Team
Our shipbuilding business is growing, and we are now recruiting Fabricator/Platers to fabricate, assemble and/or install parts of a ship. Constructing the ship, pulling together all the component parts. You will be working to engineering standards, striving for quality right first time. Taking the ship from bare steel design to the final constructed warship.

Your main responsibilities as a Fabricator/Plater will involve:
* Interpreting engineering drawings
* Marking - off materials
* Plate perpetration, using different methods (Oxy - fuel gas cutting & Hand Grinding), pressure testing, drilling & lock fitting
* Assembling of ships structures, shell, decks, bulkheads, frames, & longitudinal
* Fit, fair and tack weld steelwork using fairing aids
* Fabrication of ship items - seats, ladders, false flooring & panels
* Outfitting Ships items, fitting of hatches, watertight doors, equipment seats & false flooring
* Forming Material using machine tools - Rolling, Flanging & Cutting Machines (guillotine, cropper mechanical saw)
* Preparing ship for float-off & ship sea trials

Essential skills and Qualifications:
* Trade papers, e.g., formal apprenticeship (ability to provide papers)
* Current knowledge and experience in Fabrication
* Clear understanding of SHE risks awareness
* Understanding of manufacturing processes
* Must be comfortable working in confined spaces and or at height
Desirable Skills:
* Safety certification i.e., SHE induction, COSHH awareness, working at height
* Background in major construction / manufacturing environment

Benefits:
* Competitive pension scheme
* Enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
* Flexible working and an employee assistance programme
* Cycle2work
* Employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.