Fabricator/plater in Glasgow
Posted by HSB Technical
£28 – £46 an hour
G14 0XN · Contract
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
- 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
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