Steel Fabricator

Newcastle upon Tyne
£16.00 - £16.50
Permanent
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Date published:
April 3, 2025
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Steel Fabricator
Our client, a world leader in the design and manufacture of marine access systems, including gangways, ladders and pedestrian access equipment, is looking to hire an experienced Steel Fabricator at their Newcastle HQ.

The role will suit a time-served Fabricator/Plater via formal apprenticeship or relevant vocational training (City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding or equivalent), experienced in carbon steel fabrication, ideally in marine, structural steelwork, heavy fabrication, or similar sectors.

Offering an hourly rate of £16.50 on a 37 hour working week, plus benefits 4% Pension, 1 x death in service life insurance, plus group income protection plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, working on diverse engineering projects within the marine industry.

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The Role
- Carry out all aspects of carbon steel fabrication and plating including marking out, cutting, forming, drilling, dressing, and fit-up to engineering drawings and specifications
- Perform accurate structural assembly and fit-up using jigs, fixtures, or tack welding, ensuring correct alignment and dimensional control prior to final weld
- Prepare components for welding by bevelling, cleaning, and dressing joint areas in line with welding procedure specifications (WPS)
- Use appropriate lifting and slinging techniques to move materials and assemblies safely within the workshop using overhead cranes or hoists
- Interpret fabrication and general arrangement drawings confidently, ensuring components are fabricated to specification and tolerances.
- Check and record dimensions using measuring tools (e.g. tapes, Verniers, squares), ensuring all work meets quality and tolerance requirements.

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The Candidate
The ideal candidate for this Steel Fabricator role will be qualified through experience or apprenticeship such as City & Guilds Level 3 with a minimum of 3 years’ carbon steel fabrication experience. You will have…
- Experience working to industry standards such as DNV, Lloyds, EN and ISO regulations
- Qualifications in associated workshop operations (e.g. abrasive wheels, overhead crane, manual handling, slinging)
- Confident interpreting engineering and fabrication drawings (2D) and applying these in practical workshop settings
- Skilled in the use of hand and power tools including grinders, mag drills, plasma cutters, punches, rollers, and presses
- Accurate in measuring and verifying component dimensions using appropriate inspection equipment.

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The Company
A successful and well-established entity in the marine industry, known for its innovative engineering solutions and commitment to quality. The company pride themselves on their professional client service and the ability to deliver complex projects to specification.

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Interested? If you think you're right for this Steel Fabricator role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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