Welder at Meyer Turku shipyard

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

• 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