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 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