MAG/MIG Welder – Shipbuilding Hull Blocks

About the role

Careers International is recruiting a full-time MAG/MIG welder for a shipyard in Helsinki. The welder works on hull blocks, panels, stiffeners and double-bottom structures, following the shipyard's production procedures and working closely with quality control inspectors.

Key responsibilities

• Weld hull blocks, panels, stiffeners and double-bottom structures
• Follow welding procedure specifications (WPS), drawings and welding symbols
• Ensure weld quality meets shipyard and class standards
• Coordinate with QC inspectors and supervisors
• Follow shipyard safety and production procedures

Required profile

• Mandatory certification: EN ISO 9606-1, issued by Bureau Veritas, DNV, Inspecta or equivalent, on a shipbuilding test piece (block or plate)
• Mandatory welding processes: MIG / MAG (135-138); TIG (141) preferred but optional
• Materials: carbon steel (FE), stainless steel (SS) and aluminium (AL)
• Positions: PA / PB / PC / PF / PE; thickness range 3-40 mm for MIG/MAG, 2-12 mm for TIG if available
• An additional advantage is VT2 / PT2 certification, 6G pipe welding (SS), radiation work qualification and European shipyard experience