Welder/Fabricator

Job Description

Welder/FabricatorLowestoftFull Time - PermanentSalary DOEOur client are looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join their busy team based in Lowestoft. The main purpose of the job would be to lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, using knowledge of welding techniques,metallurgy, and engineering requirements.Principle Duties Essential must have a back ground in ship refitting specific. Preferable to have experience of new build background. Experience of working with working with vessels. Read and understand basic layout and assembly drawings, to class society rules / standards Good understanding of shipbuilding/ship repair practices. Understands Works specifications. Understand equipment manuals and installation guides. Good understanding of IACS standards. Must be able to interpret welding procedures. Understands Works specifications. Understand equipment manuals and installation guides. Must be previously coded welder MIG / TIG to applicable class standard in aluminium process. Steel MIG/MMA codings are optional and advantageous.  To be able to set up carry out alignment and dimensional control checks. Must be able to work with equipment plasma cutting, gas cutting, guillotines, radial drills, presses, welding equipment and hand tools. Within this role of fabricator you shall undertake support for docking and undocking of vessels, setting up blocks, carry out line handling, fitting and monitoring of shores whilst docking being carried out. Dock side preparation installing and removing gangways/accesses to vessel, carry out general cleaning labouring duties. Identify and report any additional or variation to specification scopes of work to line management. Diversification working with other trades in a support level. Be willing to train forklift, mobile access platforms, PASMA access scaffolding, Rescue teams, first aiders, tank testing, rigging / slinging methods. To assist in carrying out weekly van checks, including reviewing workshop plant and/or service/maintenance dates.Ability to: Read and interpret blueprints and working drawings. Plan fabrication & welding work and make estimates of materials required.  Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position. Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism.  Make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects. Clean equipment using appropriate materials.  Lift arms above shoulder level. Work in small, cramped areas. Work at heights or depths greater than ten feet. Climb ladders or stairs to reach objects. Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.  Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.  Utilise independent judgment in the performance of duties. Work shifts nights, weekends additional hours, Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.Additional Requirements: This position may require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment or shift. Be prepared and confident to travel, as required, for the overall gain of the business. This position requires the use of company vehicles on business purposes. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid drivers license and have an acceptable driving record. Employees will be subject to unannouncedalcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.Acceptable Experience and Training Experience of work to class society rules for boat building, Expected to be time served NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship with HNC/NC Welding & Fabrication /Shipbuilding Qualification.  Must have experience setting datums of keel and frame alignments, shell plating fit ups, Welding Procedures, New build Methods of fabrication installation for aluminium craft vessels and steel ship repair back techniques. Be prepared and confident to travel, as required, for the overall gain of the business. Full UK driving licence. Must have good demonstrable organisational skills. Must be able to interpret technical drawings, schematic parts manuals and diagrams and associated technical data & specifications.If you feel you have the relevant skills, experience and qulifications to succeed in this role, please send your CV or call our branch on .