Glasgow Shipyard Fabricator/Plater - Steel Structures

Matchtech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking skilled Fabricator Platers for a Glasgow onsite role in a leading shipbuilding and manufacturing environment. You will fabricate and assemble large-scale steel structures, interpreting complex drawings and ensuring high quality while working with experienced teams.

The position requires a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate / Trade Papers and recognised fabrication qualifications; there is a regular shift pattern with day and night options, plus potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• Modern Apprenticeship Certificate / Trade Papers required.
• SVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
• Fabrication experience in construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing or heavy engineering.
• Strong fabrication techniques and core manufacturing process knowledge.
• Experience tack welding to required quality & safety standards.
• Safe operation of oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting equipment.
• Commitment to safe systems of work, risk assessments & SHE.
• Experience in confined spaces / at height with safety certs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, mark out materials, prepare plate with oxy-fuel cutting and grinding.
• Assemble large steel structures including shells, decks, frames and longitudes with proper tack welding.
• Fabricate components such as ladders, hatches, flooring, doors, panels and supports.
• Form and shape materials using rolling, flanging, guillotines, croppers and mechanical saws.
• Maintain quality to engineering specs and safety standards.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental requirements across manufacturing conditions.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Interpreting drawings

Tack welding

Safety awareness

Confined spaces safety

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Education

Modern Apprenticeship Certificate / Trade Papers

SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting equipment

Plasma cutting equipment

Job description

Matchtech is seeking skilled Fabricator Platers for a Glasgow onsite role in a leading shipbuilding and manufacturing environment. You will fabricate and assemble large-scale steel structures, interpreting complex drawings and ensuring high quality while working with experienced teams.

The position requires a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate / Trade Papers and recognised fabrication qualifications; there is a regular shift pattern with day and night options, plus potential weekend work.