Welder/Fitter
Job Summary
Core Group Resources is hiring experienced Welder/Fitters for a marine repair shipyard in Paducah, KY. You’ll repair and fabricate towboats and barge. 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 all 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
- 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
- Able to pass pre-employment screening
Preferred Requirements
- AWS or comparable weld certification
- Inland river shipyard experience
- Own basic hand tools and PPE