Fabricator – Plater

Fabricator – Plater | Johnstone, United Kingdom | On-site | £38,662

This employer is a globally recognised leader in defence and aerospace, committed to employing cutting-edge technology to shape a safer future. They offer ambitious individuals the opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on delivering advanced solutions that protect and serve vital interests worldwide.

The Role

• Interpret engineering drawings, mark up materials, and prepare plate using oxy-fuel cutting and hand grinding.
• Assemble ship structures, ensuring accurate fitting, fairing, and tack-welding of components like decks, bulkheads, and frames.
• Fabricate various ship items, including seats, ladders, flooring, panels, and watertight doors.
• Form materials using machine tools such as rolling, flanging, and cutting equipment.
• Apply modern apprenticeship training and marine fabrication experience to produce high-quality steelwork for essential defence projects.

What You'll Need

• A Modern Apprenticeship certificate or Trade Papers, along with relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Up-to-date fabrication knowledge and hands-on experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding and application of core manufacturing processes and tack welding standards.
• Confidence and responsibility in operating oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting equipment.
• Adherence to SHE principles and risk-assessment requirements, with experience working safely in confined spaces or at height.

What's On Offer

• A competitive salary including a shift allowance.
• Opportunity to work on world-class naval ship designs and vital defence projects.
• A supportive culture committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and career growth within a reputable global organisation.

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