Aluminium Welder – European Shipyards

Osbrooks; Randstad; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate from €25 per hour

Accommodation arranged by us

Travel and mobilisation support for EU

Job summary

Osbrooks is seeking experienced Aluminium Welders for marine new-build and repair projects across Europe. You will weld aluminium hulls, superstructures and marine structures to classification society standards, using MIG and TIG processes in various positions.

The role requires shipyard experience, EN ISO 9606-2 certification, ability to read drawings, and willingness to travel across European shipyards. Accommodation and travel support are provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years aluminium welding in a shipyard or marine fabrication environment.
• Current EN ISO 9606-2 (or equivalent) certification for aluminium MIG/TIG welding.
• Ability to read marine engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience on aluminium vessels (workboats, yachts, patrol craft, ferries or similar).

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality MIG (131) and TIG (141) welding on marine-grade aluminium plate, extrusions and structures in all positions.
• Weld butt, fillet and complex joints on hulls, decks, bulkheads and superstructures to class requirements (DNV, BV, Lloyd’s, RINA).
• Prepare materials, fit components accurately and control distortion during welding of aluminium structures.
• Interpret production drawings, lofting information and welding procedure specifications.
• Perform visual inspection of completed welds and carry out minor repairs to the required standard.
• Work to production schedules while maintaining quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Comply with shipyard HSE requirements, including working at height and in confined spaces where required.

Skills

Aluminium welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Shipyard experience

Reading drawings

English communication

Education

EN ISO 9606-2 Aluminium

Tools

WPS familiarity

Job description

Contract: Contract

Rate: From €25 per hour

About the role

We are recruiting experienced Aluminium Welders for marine new-build and repair projects across Europe. The role requires proven shipyard experience welding aluminium hulls, superstructures and marine structures to classification society standards.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality MIG (131) and TIG (141) welding on marine-grade aluminium plate, extrusions and structures in all positions.
• Weld butt, fillet and complex joints on hulls, decks, bulkheads and superstructures in accordance with approved WPS and class requirements (DNV, BV, Lloyd’s, RINA).
• Prepare materials, fit components accurately and control distortion during welding of aluminium structures.
• Interpret production drawings, lofting information and welding procedure specifications.
• Perform visual inspection of completed welds and carry out minor repairs to the required standard.
• Work to production schedules while maintaining quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Comply with shipyard HSE requirements, including working at height and in confined spaces where required.

Requirements

• European citizenship or valid right to work in the European Union.
• Minimum 4 years of aluminium welding experience in a shipyard or marine fabrication environment.
• Current or recent EN ISO 9606-2 (or equivalent) certification for aluminium MIG and/or TIG in relevant positions and thicknesses.
• Ability to read marine engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Demonstrable experience on aluminium vessels (workboats, yachts, patrol craft, ferries or similar).
• Willingness to travel and work at different shipyards across Europe on short- and medium-term assignments.
• Good practical English for communication on international projects.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to pass shipyard induction and medical requirements.

Package

• Rate from €25 per hour
• Accommodation arranged by us
• Travel and mobilisation support for European assignments

Essential: European candidates only. Proven marine/shipyard experience required. Willingness to travel and work at different locations across Europe is mandatory.