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