Marine Fitter – Shipbuilding & Vessel Refit

Osbrooks; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Osbrooks in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, is seeking experienced Marine Fitters to install, align and commission mechanical systems aboard aluminium vessels. You will report to the Supervisor and work from GA drawings and installation manuals.

Role requires 3+ years in shipbuilding or marine repair, a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ3 in mechanical/marine engineering, and competence with alignment tools, dial gauges and lifting gear. Overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or marine engineering.
• At least 3 years as a fitter in shipbuilding, boatbuilding or marine repair.
• Confident reading mechanical drawings and machinery arrangements.
• Competent with alignment equipment, dial gauges, torque tools and lifting/slinging.
• Awareness of galvanic isolation between dissimilar metals in an aluminium hull.

Responsibilities

• Install main engines, gensets, gearboxes and auxiliary machinery on prepared seatings; set chocks, shims and resilient mounts.
• Align shafting and couplings to tolerance using laser or optical alignment; fit sterntubes, bearings and seals.
• Install steering gear, rudders, thrusters, winches, cranes and deck fittings.
• Fit pumps, sea chests, valves, strainers and machinery-space systems, working with the pipe fitters.
• Work from GA drawings, machinery arrangements and manufacturers' installation manuals.
• Assist with setting to work, sea trials and snagging; record torque settings and alignment readings.

Skills

Reading drawings

Alignment equipment

Dial gauges

Torque tools

Lifting/slinging

Galvanic isolation awareness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or marine engineering

Tools

Alignment equipment

Dial gauges

Torque tools

Lifting/slinging

Job description

Marine Fitters - Shipbuilding and Vessel Refit

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Project: Aluminium vessel build and refit

Company: Osbrooks

Rate: Depending on experience

About the role

We are seeking experienced Marine Fitters to install, align and commission mechanical systems aboard aluminium vessels, including engines, gearboxes, shafting, steering gear and deck equipment. You will report to the Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Install main engines, gensets, gearboxes and auxiliary machinery on prepared seatings; set chocks, shims and resilient mounts.
• Align shafting and couplings to tolerance using laser or optical alignment; fit sterntubes, bearings and seals.
• Install steering gear, rudders, thrusters, winches, cranes and deck fittings.
• Fit pumps, sea chests, valves, strainers and machinery-space systems, working with the pipe fitters.
• Work from GA drawings, machinery arrangements and manufacturers' installation manuals.
• Assist with setting to work, sea trials and snagging; record torque settings and alignment readings.
• At least 3 years as a fitter in shipbuilding, boatbuilding or marine repair.
• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or marine engineering.
• Confident reading mechanical drawings and machinery arrangements.
• Competent with alignment equipment, dial gauges, torque tools and lifting/slinging.
• Awareness of galvanic isolation between dissimilar metals in an aluminium hull.

Working hours and conditions

10 hours a day, 5 days a week, plus weekend work. Work is in a covered fabrication shop and on vessels afloat or on the hard, including confined spaces, staging and overhead working. The role is physically demanding, with manual handling of plate, sections and equipment. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required to meet delivery dates.