Site-Based Naval Sheet Metal Welder & Fabricator

Orion Mining Inc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Sheet Metal Worker / Light Fabricator / Welder for a Glasgow site-based contract role. You will fabricate, assemble and install sections of naval vessels, and create sheet metal furniture and ventilation systems to exacting engineering standards.

You must read engineering drawings, use hand and power tools, work safely under HSE requirements, and be able to work independently or in a team, in confined spaces or at height when required. BPSS clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong practical hand skills for fabrication and installation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs
• Experience using fabrication tools and equipment
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures (COSHH) and workplace risk awareness
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Flexibility to work in confined spaces and/or at height

Responsibilities

• Fabricating, assembling, and installing sections of naval vessels
• Manufacturing and installing sheet metal furniture (lockers, cabinets, storage modules)
• Fabricating and installing furniture and ventilation systems
• Measuring, marking out, cutting, shaping and assembling metal components
• Fitting and securing fabricated components accurately
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Maintaining high quality standards across fabrication activities
• Producing accurate, well-finished work meeting engineering standards and customer expectations

Skills

Hand skills

Interpreting drawings

Fabrication tools

Health & safety (COSHH)

Teamwork

Confined spaces/height

Education

Modern Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

Orion Group is seeking a Sheet Metal Worker / Light Fabricator / Welder for a Glasgow site-based contract role. You will fabricate, assemble and install sections of naval vessels, and create sheet metal furniture and ventilation systems to exacting engineering standards.

You must read engineering drawings, use hand and power tools, work safely under HSE requirements, and be able to work independently or in a team, in confined spaces or at height when required. BPSS clearance may be required.