We are looking for Plate Fitters for the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland. The employment contract will be made directly with Meyer Turku Oy, and StaffPoint will support you throughout the recruitment process. You will have the opportunity to help build some of the world's most impressive cruise ships as part of a community of more than 2,000 professionals.

Summary

Employer: Meyer Turku Oy
Location: Meyer Turku Shipyard, Turku, Finland
Employment Type: Permanent employment
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, willingness to work shifts required
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 8 November 2026
Number of Positions: 2

Job Description

As a Plate Fitter, you will manufacture and assemble steel structures and ship blocks in accordance with technical drawings, quality requirements, and production schedules.

Your responsibilities include:

• Reading technical drawings and work instructions
• Measuring, marking, cutting, bending, and fitting steel plates
• Assembling steel structures and ship blocks and verifying alignments and tolerances
• Tack welding and oxy-fuel cutting as part of the fabrication process
• Identifying and reporting deviations, quality issues, and safety risks
• Collaborating with welders, supervisors, and designers

The work is performed in production halls, around the shipyard area, and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role includes working at heights and in confined spaces while always using the required personal protective equipment.

What We Expect from You

• 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 careful, proactive approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
• Readiness to work indoors and outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces
• Ability to communicate in either Finnish or English regarding work-related matters

Relevant education in metalwork, manufacturing technology, or shipbuilding supports success in the role; equivalent competence may also be demonstrated through work experience.

The following are considered an advantage:

• Experience in shipbuilding or shipyard environments
• Experience in ship block construction
• Tack welding and oxy-fuel cutting skills
• Valid safety and professional certifications

What We Offer

• Direct employment with Meyer Turku Oy and the opportunity to work at the forefront of shipbuilding
• A challenging and varied plate fitter position alongside experienced professionals
• A work community where everyone’s contribution is essential to achieving shared goals
• Wellbeing and sports benefits, as well as support from the shipyard’s own occupational healthcare center

How to Apply

Submit your application and CV no later than 8 November 2026.

In your application, please describe:

• The types of steel structures or ship blocks you have assembled
• The materials, material thicknesses, and measuring tools you have worked with
• Your experience in tack welding and oxy-fuel cutting
• Your earliest possible start date

We review applications on an ongoing basis and make hiring decisions as soon as suitable candidates are found.

The selection process includes:

• StaffPoint interview
• Meyer Turku interview
• Verification of qualifications
• Medical examination and drug test
• Shipyard access permit and onboarding process

The selected candidate must provide a negative drug test result and be assessed as fit for the position in the occupational health examination.

Contact Information

Siiri Tietäväinen
Recruitment Consultant
siiri.tietavainen@staffpoint.fi
+358 44 420 4427

About Meyer Turku and StaffPoint

Meyer Turku Oy builds some of the world's most advanced and energy-efficient cruise ships, car ferries, and special-purpose vessels. The company holds approximately 17% of the global cruise shipbuilding market. Its largest customers include Royal Caribbean and the Finnish Border Guard.

Meyer Turku employs more than 2,000 professionals at the Turku shipyard, where ships have been built since 1737. Its subsidiaries include: Piikkio Works Oy, a cabin manufacturing facility in Piikkiö, Shipbuilding Completion Oy, providing turnkey solutions for ship public spaces, ENG’nD Oy, a shipbuilding and offshore engineering company located in Rauma

Meyer Turku continuously strives toward more sustainable shipbuilding. The company has identified five UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals where it can make a significant impact through its operations and cooperation with customers and partners.

StaffPoint is a Finnish HR services company and acts as Meyer Turku’s recruitment partner in this hiring process.