Welder - Marine Repair

CORE Group; Hartford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking experienced welders for marine hull repair in a shipyard environment. You will repair and fabricate steel on towboats and barges, performing welding in all positions and coordinating with foremen and fitters on repair specs.

Applicants should be comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces, and be able to pass pre-employment screening. AWS or comparable certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience welding in a shipyard, marine repair, or heavy structural setting.
• Ability to weld in all positions.
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Weld steel plate and structural members on barge and towboat hulls, decks, and internals.
• Perform SMAW, FCAW, and carbon arc gouging in all positions.
• Prepare joints by cutting, grinding, and gouging out damaged steel.
• Work from repair specifications and direction from foremen and fitters.
• Inspect your own welds for quality and correct defects.
• Follow yard safety, hot-work, and confined-space procedures.

Skills

Welding in shipyard

All-position welding

Outdoor work

Tools

SMAW

FCAW

Carbon arc gouging

Job description

Welder: Marine Hull Repair

Job Summary

Core Group Resources is hiring experienced Welders for a marine repair shipyard. You'll repair and fabricate steel on towboats and barges. This rolesuits experienced welders who are comfortable with structural hull work in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Weld steel plate and structural members on barge and towboat hulls, decks, and internals
• Perform SMAW, FCAW, and carbon arc gouging in all positions
• Prepare joints by cutting, grinding, and gouging out damaged steel
• Work from repair specifications and direction from foremen and fitters
• Inspect your own welds for quality and correct defects
• Follow yard safety, hot-work, and confined-space procedures

Requirements

• Experience welding in a shipyard, marine repair, or heavy structural setting
• Ability to weld in all positions
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces
• Willing to work the assigned day, evening, or night shift
• Able to pass pre-employment screening

Preferred Requirements

• AWS or comparable weld certification
• Fitting experience
• Inland river shipyard experience