Shipyard Fabricator-Plater: Oxy/Plasma & Tack Welds

Energy Jobline ZR; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Glasgow is recruiting a Fabricator – Plater to join the team working on Type 26 frigates. You will interpret drawings, prepare materials, and assemble ship structures with welds and fittings.

The role involves fabricating components like seats, ladders, panels, and watertight doors, using machine tools for forming materials. We value a Modern Apprenticeship certificate, SVQ3/City & Guilds, and hands-on experience in fabrication.

Qualifications

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers) and relevant mechanical qualifications.
• SVQ3 or equivalent and City & Guilds credentials.
• Fabrication knowledge in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of core manufacturing processes and tack welding to safety standards.
• Experience with oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and prepare materials for fabrication.
• Assemble ship structures, ensuring accurate fitting, fairing, and tack-welding.
• Fabricate ship items such as seats, ladders, panels, and watertight doors.
• Form materials using rolling, flanging, and cutting equipment.

Skills

Fabrication knowledge

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Confined spaces safety

Height safety

Education

Modern Apprenticeship certificate (Trade Papers)

SVQ3

City & Guilds

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Machine tools (rolling, flanging, cutting)

Job description

BAE Systems in Glasgow is recruiting a Fabricator – Plater to join the team working on Type 26 frigates. You will interpret drawings, prepare materials, and assemble ship structures with welds and fittings.

The role involves fabricating components like seats, ladders, panels, and watertight doors, using machine tools for forming materials. We value a Modern Apprenticeship certificate, SVQ3/City & Guilds, and hands-on experience in fabrication.