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Tug Welding Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Due to the diverse nature of our work, new employees can purse a career on a tug boat, from deckhand to captain, operating cranes and equipment (offshore and shoreside), welding and building ...

Pipefitter

Sturgeon Bay, WI · On-site

$24.25 - $31/hr

Cut, bend, thread, assemble, weld, braze, and secure pipes, fittings, valves, and controls ... Our portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges, offshore ...

Deckhand Trainee

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Due to the diverse nature of our work, new employees can purse a career on a tug boat, from deckhand to captain, operating cranes and equipment (offshore and shoreside), welding and building ...

$263/day

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at ... Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required * Assist the captain with ...

... weld maps, all material requisitions, purchase orders, material traceability documents, non ... Basic blueprint reading skills, familiarity with marine construction and tug/barge operations a ...

$236/day

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at ... Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required * Assist the captain with ...

Blaster

Appleton, WI · On-site

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Ability to be trained on a forklift, tug, overhead crane, and tractor * Ability to apply common ... Welding Coat * Respirator (if needed) * Gloves Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Work ...

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at ... Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required * Assist the captain with ...

Industrial Painter

Appleton, WI · On-site

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Ability to be trained on a forklift, tug, overhead crane, and tractor * Maintain good organization ... Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders) * Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor ...

Blaster

Kaukauna, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Ability to be trained on a forklift, tug, overhead crane, and tractor * Ability to apply common ... Welding Coat * Respirator (if needed) * Gloves Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Work ...

Industrial Painter

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

Ability to be trained on a forklift, tug, overhead crane, and tractor * Maintain good organization ... Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders) * Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor ...

Maintenance Mechanic

Buhl, ID · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Welding Skills: To include, but not be limited to, the use of an oxy-acetylene cutting torch, oxy ... or tug objects in a sustained motion. * Lifting is required on an occasional basis. * Ability to ...

Blaster

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

Ability to be trained on a forklift, tug, overhead crane, and tractor * Ability to apply common ... Welding Coat * Respirator (if needed) * Gloves Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Work ...

Maintenance Mechanic

Buhl, ID · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Welding Skills: To include, but not be limited to, the use of an oxy-acetylene cutting torch, oxy ... or tug objects in a sustained motion. * Lifting is required on an occasional basis. * Ability to ...

Industrial Painter

Kaukauna, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Ability to be trained on a forklift, tug, overhead crane, and tractor * Maintain good organization ... Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders) * Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor ...

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at ... Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required * Assist the captain with ...

EVG Helper

Garrett, IN · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Loads welder with slit coil using fork trucks, coil grippers and other appropriate material ... Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a ...

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How much do tug welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for tug welding in the United States is $41.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.38 and $47.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tug Welding vs Pipe Welding?

AspectTug WeldingPipe Welding
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS)Welding certifications (e.g., AWS, ASME)
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, ships, docksConstruction sites, pipelines, refineries
Industry UsageMaritime, shipping, heavy industryOil & gas, water systems, infrastructure

Both Tug Welding and Pipe Welding require welding certifications and involve working in industrial environments. Tug Welding focuses on welding tasks related to tugboats, ships, and maritime settings, while Pipe Welding specializes in fabricating and repairing pipelines in construction and industrial facilities. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path based on their skills and industry interests.

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Infographic showing various Tug Welding job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $86,554 per year, or $41.6 per hour.
Deckhand Trainee

Deckhand Trainee

Curtin Maritime

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Salary: $16.90 per hour

Curtin Maritime is looking for the next generation of seafaring innovators!


Paid training for your career development!

Work 6 months a yearwhile earning$80,000k+once you reach Deckhand/Mate/Captain Level! As your experience grows, so does your pay. Many of our crew members make well over $100k each year (while working only part of the year).


Who we are:

Curtin Maritime is an industry disruptor creating great changes by our core values of; efficiency, innovation and integrity. We are a young company experiencing a rapid growth that is looking to expand while still maintaining our small company values. We are known as a industry leader with high quality and well maintained tugs, barges, and cranes. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the great opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing locations on earth.


What were looking for:

Curtin Maritime is committed to creating a high paying career path for our entry level employees. Due to the diverse nature of our work, new employees can purse a career on a tug boat, from deckhand to captain, operating cranes and equipment (offshore and shoreside), welding and building equipment, or as an engineer on tug, barge, or crane. Curtin Maritime pays for all professional development and training for its employees, and encourages growth and upward movement for all crew. Were looking to hire the best and the brightest talent, folks that are looking for long term career, not a job.


Where we work:

Our headquarters are in the Port of Long Beach, and most entry level employees are based there. Entry level employees work Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Our crews have the great privilege of serving our customers from some of the greatest locations, primarily: the Pacific Northwest, the Gulf of Mexico, the Hawaiian Islands, the coast of California, and the remote islands of the Pacific Rim. Some of our crew work a set schedule of 30 days on, 30 days off, others work Monday-Friday, MUST be ready to travel as needed.


A Disclosure:

The work is hard, the hours are long. The travel (while exciting at first) can be draining. A career at Curtin Maritime will be the most demanding thing you've ever done. It will also be the most rewarding and fulfilling.


What we offer:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous benefits package including:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Short-term Disability
    • AD&D/Life Insurance
    • 401k (with company match)
    • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.


Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


Next Steps:

If youre up to the challenge, apply below. The application has some questions, applicants that do not answer, or provide single word answers will not be considered. Our team tries to read every application within 24 hours and reply. (If we decide not to move forward with your application, dont feel discouraged. Our hiring needs are constantly evolving, apply again later) If we like what we see, we will set up a phone screen or interview (if we really are interested, we may just cold call you). We try and perform panel-style interviews with folks from different departments involved. We generally make an employment decision within 24 hours of the interview and get a written job offer over within a week. From there, our People Services department will handle the pre-employment process.


Good Luck!