Welder/Fitter
Job Summary
Core Group Resources is hiring experienced Welder/Fitters for a marine repair shipyard in Charleston, MO. You’ll repair and fabricate towboats and barges. This is hands-on structural repair work in an active yard. It suits tradespeople who are comfortable with vessel hull work and can work safely and productively with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Cut, fit, and weld steel plate and structural members on barge and towboat hulls, decks, and internals
- Read blueprints and repair specifications to lay out and fabricate replacement steel
- Perform SMAW, FCAW, and carbon arc gouging in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions
- Use torches, grinders, and fit-up tools to remove damaged steel and prepare joints
- Inspect your own welds for quality and correct defects
- Follow yard safety, hot-work, and confined-space procedures
Requirements
- Proven marine repair experience on barges, towboats, or vessels
- Ability to weld in all positions and fit to drawings
- Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces
- Willing to work assigned day or night shift
- Able to pass pre-employment screening
Preferred Requirements
- AWS or comparable weld certification
- Inland river or Gulf shipyard experience
- Own basic hand tools and PPE