Welder/Fitter - Marine Repair

Job Description

Job Description

Welder/FitterJob 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

\nCompany Description

Core Group Resources is the bridge that connects the maritime, marine offshore, oil & gas, petrochemical, and environmental industries. Our in depth knowledge of these fields can help you navigate these quickly expanding markets.

Core Group is actively assisting companies hiring top-notch marine engineers, operations, and commercial candidates with our expertise in these industries. Candidates seeking navigation into these industries, let us chart your career here. We have mapped out all verticals in this space and know where professionals are best poised for rapid career growth.

With strong projected growth in these sectors, now is the time to partner with the leading Houston-based recruitment firm of Core Group Resources.

We Offer:


Direct Hire, Executive Search, Contract Recruitment, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Contact us today to learn more about how we can partner with you. Email View email address on ziprecruiter.com to get started.

Company Description

Core Group Resources is the bridge that connects the maritime, marine offshore, oil & gas, petrochemical, and environmental industries. Our in depth knowledge of these fields can help you navigate these quickly expanding markets. \r\n\r\nCore Group is actively assisting companies hiring top-notch marine engineers, operations, and commercial candidates with our expertise in these industries. Candidates seeking navigation into these industries, let us chart your career here. We have mapped out all verticals in this space and know where professionals are best poised for rapid career growth. \r\n\r\nWith strong projected growth in these sectors, now is the time to partner with the leading Houston-based recruitment firm of Core Group Resources. \r\n\r\nWe Offer:\r\n \r\nDirect Hire, Executive Search, Contract Recruitment, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing\r\n\r\nContact us today to learn more about how we can partner with you. Email View email address on ziprecruiter.com to get started.