At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare materials, assemble steel structures, and operate fabrication machinery in a marine environment.
- Company: Join a leading shipbuilding company located in Govan, known for high-quality marine engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and opportunities for mentoring apprentices in a collaborative team.
- Other info: Experience in heavy engineering and ship fitting is essential.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial role in delivering high-quality products while ensuring safety standards.
- Qualifications: Must have recognised trade papers and relevant safety certifications like Working at Height.
We are seeking an experienced Ship Fitter / Fabricator to support the fabrication, assembly, installation, and outfitting of large steel structures within a marine and heavy engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mark off and prepare materials in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Assemble and install steel structures, including decks, bulkheads, frames, longitudinals, and shell sections.
- Fit, align, and fair steelwork using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Fabricate and install structural and outfitting components such as access platforms, ladders, flooring systems, hatches, doors, and equipment supports.
- Operate fabrication machinery, including rolling, flanging, cutting, and drilling equipment.
- Carry out plate preparation, grinding, cutting, pressure testing, and fitting activities.
- Support launch, docking, commissioning, and testing activities as required.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors and other trades to resolve practical production challenges.
- Assist in mentoring apprentices and sharing trade knowledge.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Good understanding of fabrication and installation drawings.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes within a heavy engineering environment.
- Strong awareness of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements.
- Good knowledge of ship fitting, structural assembly, or a related trade.
- Understanding of quality standards and work tolerances.
- Strong practical hand skills for fabrication and assembly activities.
- Effective communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.
Qualifications:
- Recognised trade papers, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant safety certifications, including SHE induction, COSHH awareness, Working at Height, or equivalent.
Fabricator / Ship Fitter employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd
This Govan-based shipbuilding company offers competitive salaries and a focus on safety and quality. Join a skilled team dedicated to high standards in marine engineering and support the development of apprentices.
We think you need these skills to ace Fabricator / Ship Fitter
Fabrication Skills
Assembly Skills
Installation Skills
Steel Structure Fitting
Engineering Drawing Interpretation
Use of Fabrication Machinery
Plate Preparation
