Fabricator/plater

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.

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