Welders - Glasgow

Are you an experienced FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) Welder looking for your next opportunity in a world-class shipbuilding environment?

We are seeking skilled welders with strong FCAW experience to join a highly experienced team delivering complex vessel construction projects. If you take pride in producing high-quality, right-first-time welds and have experience working to strict welding procedures and technical drawings, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As an FCAW Welder, you will be responsible for welding and fabricating structural ship components, with a particular focus on Flux Cored Arc Welding.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out FCAW welding on carbon steel structures
• Welding in multiple positions using FCAW processes and appropriate consumables
• Working to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Producing high-quality, right-first-time welds to required standards and tolerances
• Preparing, positioning and fitting components prior to welding
• Using air and electric power tools safely and effectively
• Carrying out visual inspections and ensuring welds meet required quality standards
• Working closely with supervisors, fabricators, apprentices and other trades to overcome production challenges
• Maintaining a safe, clean and productive working environment

Additional welding experience such as MMA, MIG/MAG, Submerged Arc or Stud Welding would be advantageous.

Essential Requirements

• Proven FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) experience - essential
• Experience welding carbon steel
• Ability to weld in multiple positions
• Experience working to welding procedures and technical drawings
• Relevant welding qualifications and trade papers
• Strong understanding of:
  • Welding procedures
  • Welding consumables
  • Safe working practices
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Quality standards and tolerances

Relevant safety certifications such as the following would also be beneficial:

• IOSH Working Safely
• Confined Space
• Working at Height

What We're Looking For

We're looking for welders who are:

• Reliable and committed
• Quality-focused
• Experienced in FCAW welding
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communicators
• Practical problem solvers
• Willing to learn and adapt
• Comfortable working within a production-driven shipbuilding environment
• Passionate about maintaining high standards and sharing knowledge with colleagues and apprentices

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a highly skilled shipbuilding team working on complex engineering projects, with the opportunity to develop your expertise in FCAW welding, vessel construction and advanced manufacturing processes.

If you're an experienced FCAW Welder looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information.