Plate Fitter

Meyer Turku Oy is seeking Plate Fitters to join the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland. You will be part of a community of over 2,000 professionals building some of the world's most advanced cruise ships.

Main Tasks

• Manufacture and assemble steel structures and ship blocks based on technical drawings, quality requirements, and production schedules.
• Read technical drawings and work instructions.
• Perform measuring, marking, cutting, bending, and fitting of steel plates.
• Assemble steel structures and ship blocks while verifying alignments and tolerances.
• Perform tack welding and oxy-fuel cutting during the fabrication process.
• Identify and report deviations, quality issues, and safety risks.
• Collaborate with welders, supervisors, and designers.

Work Conditions

• Work is performed in production halls, shipyard areas, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• The role involves working at heights and in confined spaces using required personal protective equipment.
• Full-time employment (40 hours per week) with a requirement to work shifts.
• Direct employment contract with Meyer Turku Oy.

Requirements

• Experience as a plate fitter, ship plate fitter, steel structure assembler, or in a similar role.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work within specified tolerances.
• Experience in steel plate processing, structural assembly, and the use of measuring equipment.
• Safe working practices and a proactive, careful approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Ability to communicate in either Finnish or English regarding work matters.
• Relevant education in metalwork, manufacturing technology, or shipbuilding (or equivalent competence demonstrated through work experience).
• Valid right to work in Finland (Finnish citizenship, EU citizenship, or a valid work permit).
• Advantages: Experience in shipbuilding/shipyard environments, ship block construction, tack welding, oxy-fuel cutting skills, and valid safety/professional certifications.

Benefits

• Direct employment with Meyer Turku Oy.
• Wellbeing and sports benefits.
• Support from the shipyard's own occupational healthcare center.