Position: Fabricator - Plater
ID: (phone number removed)
Location: Glasgow
Type: Contract
Rates:
Local (within 39 miles) - £27.84/hr
Non-local (outside 39 miles) - £38.70/p/h
Night Shift: Local - £36.92/hr | Non-local - £47.78/ph
Fri-Sun Shift: Local - £35.67/hr | Non-local - £46.52/hr
HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter across Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We connect skilled professionals with reputable clients in the UK and internationally.Visit our website or LinkedIn to learn more.
Typically, this person will be: A skilled Fabricator/Plater with experience in shipbuilding or heavy steel fabrication, capable of assembling, installing, and outfitting complex ship structures to highquality standards.
You will have strong drawing interpretation skills, a clear understanding of SHE regulations, and the ability to work effectively within a production-driven maritime environment.You will be hands-on, safety-conscious, and capable ofworking both independently and as part of a team to deliver projects on time and to specification.
Key Responsibilities of Fabricator - Plater:
Comply with all SHE regulations and safe working practices
Marking-off materials and interpretingfabrication drawings
Assembly of ship structures including shell, decks, bulkheads, frames and longitudinals
Fit and fair steelwork using fairing aids
Fabricate ship components including seats, ladders, panels and flooring
Outfitting activitiesincluding installation of hatches, watertight doors and equipment supports
Operate rolling, flanging and cutting machinery (guillotine, cropper, mechanical saw)-Carry out plate preparation using oxy-fuel cutting and grinding
Support ship docking,pressure testing, drilling and lock fitting activities
Prepare vessels for launch and sea trials
Maintain quality standards and meet production targets-Engage with supervisors and other trades to resolve shop floor issues Essential Skills &Qualifications:
Strong understanding of fabrication and installation drawings
Knowledge of manufacturing processes within shipbuilding or heavy engineering
Clear understanding of SHE risk awareness
Practical fabrication and assembly skills
Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing work practices
Good communication skills and team-focused approach
Coaching ability to support apprentices Please contact the team at HSB Technical to discuss further
