Welder Fabricator

Position: Welder Fabricator (Permanent)
Location: Pembroke Dock

Position:
Welder / Fabricator
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Location:

Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire
Rate/Salary: £18.45p/hour / £38,376 per annum
Benefits:
Company pension, holiday allowance, overtime opportunities, career progression
Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of:
Welder / Fabricator

Typically, this person will be responsible for carrying out high-quality fabrication and welding work on marine vessels and associated structures, supporting production, ship repair, refit and new-build projects at Mainstay Marine.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Welder / Fabricator:

• Fabricate and weld marine structures, components, and assemblies to technical drawings

• Carry out MIG, TIG and MMA welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium where required

• Work on vessels in build, refit, and repair stages within the shipyard

• Cutting, burning, grinding, forming and fitting steel sections and plate

• Assist with pipework fabrication and installation as required

• Ensure all work is carried out to shipyard quality standards and in line with safety procedures

• Work both in the workshop and onboard vessels in dry dock/afloat

Qualifications and Requirements for the Welder / Fabricator:

• Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator in a marine, shipbuilding, heavy engineering, or fabrication environment

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans

• Proficiency in MIG and MMA welding (TIG advantageous)

• Experience working with structural steel, plate, and marine components

• Good understanding of shipyard safety procedures and safe working practices

• NVQ/City & Guilds in Welding/Fabrication (preferred but not essential)

• Flexibility to work overtime when required

• Strong teamwork, reliability, and commitment to quality workmanship