Fabricator / Plater

We''re recruiting experienced Fabricators / Platers to join a major UK naval shipbuilding programme in Glasgow. Working as part of a skilled production team, you''ll fabricate, assemble and install structural steelwork and ship components, contributing to the build of complex defence vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabricate and assemble ship structures including shell plating, decks, bulkheads, frames and longitudinals.
• Mark out and fit steelwork from engineering drawings.
• Manufacture and install fabricated items including ladders, platforms, seating and panels.
• Install watertight doors, hatches, equipment foundations and deck coverings.
• Operate fabrication machinery including rollers, flanging machines, guillotines and saws.
• Carry out plate preparation using oxy-fuel cutting, grinding and drilling equipment.
• Work safely to quality and production standards within a heavy engineering environment.

Requirements:

• Time-served Fabricator/Plater apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience within shipbuilding, heavy engineering, marine, defence or structural steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong fabrication, fitting and assembly skills.
• Oxy-fuel cutting and fabrication machinery experience is advantageous.