From €18 net per hour
You receive the exact rate and whether it is gross or net for a suitable project.
SHIPBUILDING WORK · GERMANY
Welder and ship fitter jobs in Germany
Official long-term work on a major shipbuilding project. From €18 net per hour, with help arranging travel, local transport and accommodation.
We explain every condition first. You decide whether to continue.
Your name and phone number are enough to start.
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Papenburg · Current focusWelders and ship fitters · Germany
From €18 net per hour
IRONROUTE
WHAT IRONROUTE DOES
A recruitment service built around clear decisions
IRONROUTE is a recruitment and job-matching service for shipbuilding and technical specialists. Candidates can review work opportunities and conditions, share their profession and experience, send a short enquiry and optionally provide a CV or certificates so the IRONROUTE team can contact them about suitable work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Main working conditions
Up to 10 hours per day
Working days, daily hours and overtime are explained before you agree.
German employment contract
You receive the employer and contract details before acceptance.
Travel to Germany
We explain who arranges and pays for the journey.
Local transport
You know how transport to the shipyard is arranged.
Accommodation
Address, conditions, costs and deductions are explained in writing.
PRIORITY TRADES
Welders and ship fitters are currently needed most
Know your work and take responsibility for the result? Tell us about your experience and we will check whether it fits current work.
01 · MIG/MAG · TIG
Welders
We are looking for practical shipbuilding or structural-steel welding experience.
- Processes 135 / 136 and MIG/MAG are useful
- Drawing and task understanding
- Current or expired certificates can show past experience
- Careful, responsible work
Ship fitters
We are looking for experience assembling hulls and steel sections on shipbuilding projects.
- Shipbuilding experience
- Reading drawings and marking
- Fitting and aligning sections
- Practical understanding of steel structures
REQUIREMENTS
Would this work suit you?
For welders
- Practical welding experience
- 135 / 136 or MIG/MAG experience is useful
- Technical task understanding
- Skills check if the project requires it
For ship fitters
- Shipbuilding experience
- Reading drawings
- Fitting and assembling steel structures
- Understanding section geometry
For everyone
- Documents allowing legal work in the EU
- Ready to work in Germany
- Reliable and safety-conscious
- Basic practical experience in the trade
Not sure you meet every requirement? Apply anyway and we will calmly clarify your experience.
Illustrative shipbuilding work environment
WORKING FROM DRAWINGS
Accuracy starts before assembly
The drawing, marking and work sequence are reviewed before parts are installed. This makes the project requirements clear before work begins.
A CLEAR PROCESS01 02 03 04
From application to decision in four simple steps
Leave a short application
Add your trade, name and phone number. It takes about two minutes.
We contact you
We ask about your skills, documents and availability.
We explain the project
We discuss pay, schedule, accommodation, travel, contract and requirements.
You decide
If the conditions suit you, we continue. If not, there is no obligation.
You can apply simply to ask about the conditions. It is not an agreement to take the job.
SHORT APPLICATION · ABOUT 2 MINUTES
Leave your number — we will explain the conditions.
Start with your trade, name and phone number. This form is not a contract.
BEFORE YOU AGREE
Before travelling, you will know every condition
We explain the work, formalities and relocation in advance, so you can check the information and ask questions.
Work
- Exact rate and net/gross basis
- Working days and hours
- Overtime and start date
You will understand how much and on what schedule you will work.
Formalities
- Legal employer
- German employment contract
- Documents and professional requirements
You will know who signs the contract and what is needed before proceeding.
Travel and housing
- Tickets and project transport
- Travel to the shipyard
- Housing and possible costs
We explain the journey and accommodation so you can prepare.
You receive the conditions before formalities. If something changes, we tell you before you decide.
Common questions
How much can I earn?+
The current offer starts from €18 net per hour. The exact rate depends on your trade, experience and skills check.
Is the rate net or gross?+
The current offer starts from €18 net per hour. Before formalities, you will receive a written explanation of how the pay is calculated and which deductions may apply.
How many hours will I work?+
The current schedule is Monday to Saturday, approximately up to 10 hours per day. We explain the exact hours and overtime before formalities.
Is accommodation provided?+
If you do not have housing near the project, accommodation is provided and the conditions are explained in advance.
Who pays for travel and transport?+
Travel to the project is arranged or paid. If you have no car, transport to the site and shipyard is organised.
Which documents are required?+
You need documents allowing legal work in the EU. We explain the trade-specific documents before formalities.
Are expired certificates useful?+
Yes. They can help demonstrate previous welding experience. We clarify the final project requirements with you.
Can I decline after the call?+
Yes. An application and a conversation are not a contract. You decide after receiving the conditions.
CANDIDATE SAFETY
Official and transparent
Before formalities, you learn who the employer is and receive the main conditions in writing. Send documents only through official IRONROUTE contacts.
- Do not transfer money to unknown people
- Do not send documents into random chats
- Contact us if anything causes concern
For teams
Do you have a team of welders or ship fitters?
We discuss crew composition, experience, documents, mobilisation and the terms of a specific project.
Rates and work volume are agreed separately.Discuss cooperationWould you like to know whether the current work suits you?
Leave your name and phone number. We clarify your experience, explain the conditions and answer your questions.