Structural Fabricator

Role Overview

Structural Fabricator at Milaha. The role performs steel fabrication and erection activities within marine and non-marine facilities in a safe and controlled manner as per the direct instruction of foreman or assistant foreman.

Company Overview

Milaha is a large, diversified holding company with core interests in maritime transport, logistics, port management, and offshore marine services. The company is genuinely diverse in respect of its offering portfolio and dedicated colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures, unified by shared values.

Role Purpose

To carry out structural fabrication, gas cutting, and ship repair works independently under the instruction of steel section foreman, charge-hand and group leaders, while maintaining safety compliance and quality assurance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication & Steel Work

• Carry out all types of gas cutting jobs, steel fabrication works, and ship repair works.
• Read drawings, sketches and preparation of steel plates with accurate measurement.
• Perform layout, measurement, and marking of dimensions and reference lines according to drawings and templates, using measuring equipment.
• Execute fabrication work involving cropping, preparation, fabrication and tack welding.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all works are carried out in a safe manner and in compliance with the division's quality assurance procedures and quality manuals.
• Demonstrate practical and technical skill, good coordination, problem-solving skills and ability to complete detailed and accurate work.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow agreed safe systems of work and follow training and instructions.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Stop work if you think the work is unsafe.
• Ensure the workplace and worksite are kept clean and tidy during and after completion of work.
• Treat customer premises and facilities with respect and keep them clean at all times.
• Ensure all operations and work are carried out in a safe manner.
• Ensure fellow workers wear the correct personal protective equipment.
• Are accountable for your acts and omissions.

Communication & Collaboration

• Receive working instructions from steel section foreman, charge-hand and group leaders.
• Communicate with other section personnel during work.
• Communicate with people inside the organization.
• Communicate with people in the region during work.

General Duties

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

• I.T.I. Training or relevant diploma.
• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings.
• Primary school certificate or ITI certificate or equivalent.

Professional Experience

• Total minimum 6 years' experience in structural fabrication and erection with a well-known company in ship repair, marine or oil and gas field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a structural fitter or fabricator role.
• Heavy industry steel fabrication and basic piping fabrication experience.
• Shipyard or ship repair experience (preferred).
• Experience in ship conversion, block fabrication and erection and steel renewal work.
• Experience in oil and gas structural fabrication such as jacket, module, skid and pipe rack.
• Experience in offshore fabrication and erection.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a structural fitter or fabricator with a well-known company in ship repair, marine or oil and gas field.

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of English (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of Hindi or Urdu (added advantage).
• Basic knowledge of computer.
• Knowledge of ship repair yard functions and activities.
• Basic knowledge of hydro testing and air pressure testing.
• Basic knowledge of ship and oil and gas terminology.