Vacancy | Welder / Fabricator, Mooney Boats
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We have positions available for skilled and motivated Welder / Fabricators to join our busy workshop and marine service team. You will work on new vessel builds & repairs, structural repairs, pipework, and custom fabrication for commercial fishing vessels, workboats, and port infrastructure.
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday but it is essential that candidate can work overtime & Saturdays & Sundays if required occasionally due to the nature of the business
Key Responsibilities
Fabricate, assemble, and weld Steel, Aluminium Stainless-steel marine components from technical drawings and blueprints.
Perform high-quality MIG, TIG, and Stick (MMA) welding to required marine and structural standards.
Perform cutting with Oxy Acetylene , Handheld Plasma, & Grinders
Carry out vessel repairs, deck machinery modifications, and on-site fitting where required.
Inspect finished welds to ensure they meet strict safety, structural, and quality codes.
Operate workshop equipment, including plasma cutters, rolls, press brake, and saws safely.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace.
Requirements
Experience: Proven experience as a Welder / Fabricator, ideally within the marine, shipbuilding, or heavy structural steel industries.
Qualifications: Time-served apprenticeship or relevant trade qualification (Level 6 or equivalent). Coded welding certifications (e.g., ISO/EN or AWS in MIG/TIG) are a distinct advantage.
Reading Drawings: Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
Safety & Compliance: Valid Solas Safe Pass card (and Manual Handling/Abrasive Wheels preferred)
Training : MEWP, Forklift, Confined Space, Working at Heights are a distinct advantage
Work Ethic: Physical fitness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a tight-knit crew.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Overtime.
Company pension scheme (where applicable).
Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
How to Apply
Please send your updated CV and cover letter to info@mooneyboats.ie or drop it into our office Shore Road Killybegs Co Donegal Ireland F94AEC5
Closing Date for Applications 30th October 2026