Welder

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Bagdad (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking MOG welders for a Great company in Bagdad, KY. 1st shift hours are Monday to Thursday 6:30am–3:30pm and Friday 6:30am–12:30pm.

Welders will perform MIG welding on barges, handling marine fabrication and repair tasks. Candidates should be skilled in out-of-position, overhead, and vertical welding, often in shipyards or on-site to maintain vessel integrity.

Qualifications

• MIG welding on barges requires marine fabrication and repair expertise.
• Ability to weld in out-of-position, overhead, and vertical orientations.
• Experience with high-amperage welding in shipyards or on-site is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut, grind, and weld steel or aluminum plates for hulls and decks.
• Perform maintenance and repair to ensure vessel integrity.
• Work in shipyards or on-site with strict safety compliance.

Skills

MIG welding

Marine fabrication

Welding in multiple positions

Heavy industrial welding

Tools

Pulsed MIG

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, with shipyard salaries often reaching $60k-$74k annually.
• Safety:The job requires working at heights and in confined spaces, demanding strict safety compliance.