Recruitment training

Recruitment training

Dreaming of a career in shipbuilding? The Shipbuilding School trains future top professionals!  

Through recruitment training programmes, you can embark on a new career path with a practical focus on working life. Our training programmes are structured as tailored modules consisting of theoretical studies, on-the-job learning and practical training for a specific job role or profession. Those who successfully complete the training have an opportunity to gain employment with Meyer Turku. 

Over the years, we have trained thousands of professionals for the shipyard! Apply for an available training position and make your mark on our shipbuilding success story. 

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Meyer Turku’s Shipbuilding School offers a six-month training programme for ship plater-welders. The training covers various welding methods, plater’s work and reading drawings. 

In addition to theoretical studies, the curriculum includes practical training in basic work procedures at the school’s training workshops as well as on-the-job training in the shipyard’s production departments. Once you have completed the training, you are qualified to work at the shipyard as both a plater and a welder.

Prerequisites 

We expect the applicant to be passionate about learning new skills. Diligence and practical skills are the hallmarks of a proficient shipbuilder. Because the training is provided in Finnish, applicants must be capable of studying and working in the Finnish language. Good physical fitness and the ability to manage daily life are prerequisites for success in training and at work. 

New employees commit to undertaking shift work if required. Therefore, employees must not have medical conditions that are exacerbated by changes in circadian rhythm or irregular eating patterns. Prior to commencing employment, a drug test and a health examination will be conducted to ascertain the applicant’s suitability for the industry. Applicants will be invited for interviews based on their applications, so please complete your application thoroughly. Education and work experience in the metal industry or another technical field, as well as experience in other hands-on work requiring precision, are considered an advantage. 

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Meyer Turku’s Shipbuilding School offers a six-month training programme for pipe and engineer fitters. The training covers areas such as pipe fitting and welding, reading drawings, pipeline pressure testing and engine fitting. 

In addition to theoretical studies, the curriculum includes practical training in basic work procedures at the school’s training workshops as well as on-the-job training in the shipyard’s production departments. Once you have completed the training, you are qualified to work at the shipyard as a pipe and engineer fitter.

Prerequisites 

We expect the applicant to be passionate about learning new skills. Diligence and practical skills are the hallmarks of a proficient shipbuilder. Because the training is provided in Finnish, applicants must be capable of studying and working in the Finnish language. Good physical fitness and the ability to manage daily life are prerequisites for success in training and at work. 

New employees commit to undertaking shift work if required. Therefore, employees must not have medical conditions that are exacerbated by changes in circadian rhythm or irregular eating patterns. Prior to commencing employment, a drug test and a health examination will be conducted to ascertain the applicant’s suitability for the industry. Applicants will be invited for interviews based on their applications, so please complete your application thoroughly. Education and work experience in the metal industry, building services engineering or another technical field, as well as experience in other hands-on work requiring precision, are considered an advantage. 

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Meyer Turku’s Shipbuilding School offers a six-month training programme for flame straightening. In your role as a flame straightener, you will correct deformations caused by heat in steel structures by heating them with a 3-flame torch. In addition to flame straightening, participants will be introduced to various welding methods, flame cutting and reading drawings, among others. 

In addition to theoretical studies, the curriculum includes practical training in basic work procedures at the school’s training workshops and in production as well as on-the-job training in the shipyard’s production departments. Once you have completed the training, you are qualified to perform flame straightening duties at the shipyard.

Prerequisites 

We expect the applicant to be passionate about learning new skills. Diligence and practical skills are the hallmarks of a proficient shipbuilder. Because the training is provided in Finnish, applicants must be capable of studying and working in the Finnish language. Good physical fitness and the ability to manage daily life are prerequisites for success in training and at work. 

New employees commit to undertaking shift work if required. Therefore, employees must not have medical conditions that are exacerbated by changes in circadian rhythm or irregular eating patterns. Prior to commencing employment, a drug test and a health examination will be conducted to ascertain the applicant’s suitability for the industry. Applicants will be invited for interviews based on their applications. Education and work experience in the metal industry or another technical field, as well as experience in other hands-on work requiring precision, are considered an advantage.   

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We are seeking individuals with a technical educational background and interest in maritime industry design to join our team at the Turku shipyard and design the most advanced cruise ships in the world!  

Meyer Turku’s Shipbuilding School offers a six-month training programme for ship designers. Paid recruitment training offers a secure career transition from land-based industries to the maritime industry. The ship designer training programme enables a smooth career transition: individuals selected for the training will be hired for an employment relationship. The ship designer training programme covers the first six months of the employment. 

Prior experience in the maritime industry is not required. Ship designers will be employed by Meyer Turku and its subsidiaries. 

You may be the person we are looking for if you have: 

  • a degree in technology (technician, engineer, DI, designer, technical drawer, an academic degree in technology, e.g. a physicist) 
  • passion for improving your skills and competences 
  • a desire to build a career in the maritime industry. 

The training provides a solid foundation for designer roles in the marine industry. The theoretical studies are completed at Meyer Turku’s Shipbuilding School, and the related on-the-job training takes place at the design department of the recruiting company.