Welder at Meyer Turku shipyard

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Welder

We are looking for an experienced **Welder** to join our team for shipbuilding and industrial projects.

The role involves fitting, preparing, and welding steel structures and components according to technical drawings and project requirements.

Main responsibilities

- Assembly, fitting, and preparation of steel structures and components before welding

- Performing tack welding and welding works using MIG/MAG and FCAW processes

- Setting up and operating AC/DC welding equipment

- Preparing edges and joints according to welding requirements

- Reading and following technical drawings, weld symbols, and assembly instructions

- Checking dimensions, alignment, joint preparation, and overall quality before and after welding

- Identifying common welding defects and carrying out necessary corrections

- Controlling welding distortion and applying appropriate techniques to minimize deformation

- Using measuring and inspection tools during fabrication and installation

- Working with different types of steel, welding wires, electrodes, and other consumables

- Ensuring the required surface quality after cutting, fitting, and welding

- Following occupational safety procedures, including safe use and storage of gas cylinders and welding equipment

Requirements

- Minimum 4-6 **years of practical experience in ship fitting or similar shipbuilding work**

- Good practical knowledge of MIG/MAG and FCAW welding

- Ability to perform tack welding independently

- Strong understanding of welded joints, seams, edge preparation, and welding symbols

- Ability to read and understand technical and fabrication drawings

- Knowledge of common welding defects and methods of preventing and repairing them

- Experience with measuring and basic quality-control tools

- Understanding of welding deformation and internal stresses

- Responsible attitude toward quality and workplace safety

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a production team

- Willingness to relocate or transfer to another worksite when required

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