Welder

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Bagdad (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Bagdad, KY seeks skilled MIG welders for a Great company. 1st shift Mon-Thu 6:30am-3:30pm and Fri 6:30am-12:30pm, on-site.

Responsibilities include MIG welding on barges, shipyard and marine fabrication, and repair work to hulls, decks, and structures. Welders should be able to perform overhead and vertical welding, work in possibly confined spaces, and adhere to strict safety standards while cutting, grinding, and welding steel or aluminum

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding on barges or marine structures.
• Ability to weld in out-of-position, overhead, and vertical positions.
• Familiarity with high-amperage pulsed MIG welding for thick materials.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding on barges to repair hulls, decks, and structures.
• Cutting, grinding, and welding steel or aluminum plates.

Skills

MIG welding

Overhead welding

Safety compliance

Job description

Express is seeking MOG welders to apply for a Great company in Bagdad. 1st shift hours Monday - Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm & Friday 6:30am - 12:30pm .

Responsibilities:

MIG welding on barges involves specialized marine fabrication and repair, often using high-amperage pulsed MIG for thick steel or aluminum hull, deck, and structural repairs. Barge welders must be skilled in out-of-position, overhead, and vertical welding, often working in shipyards or on-site to maintain vessel integrity.

Barge Welding Jobs and Requirements:

• Roles: Barge welders, shipfitters, and marine structural fabricators.
• Responsibilities: Cutting, grinding, and welding steel or aluminum plates, often involving heavy, industrial-grade materials.
• Pay: Barge welders often earn competitive wages, ranging from $19-$31/hr, with shipyard salaries often reaching $60k-$74k annually.
• Safety: The job requires working at heights and in confined spaces, demanding strict safety compliance.

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