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Job Summary

Now hiring experienced Stick Welders to support barge repair operations at a high-volume shipyard facility in South Point, OH. Qualified candidates will bring solid hands-on experience in heavy structural and marine repair welding using 3/16" 6010 electrodes within demanding industrial settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform structural and repair welding on barges, marine vessels, and related steel structures.
• Execute SMAW (Stick) welding using: 3/16" 6010 rod
• Complete repair welds in multiple positions including: Flat Horizontal Vertical Overhead
• Remove damaged steel and prepare weld areas through: Grinding Gouging Torch cutting Joint preparation
• Read and interpret: Blueprints Repair drawings Weld symbols Shipyard work instructions
• Perform weld repairs on: Hull plating Structural stiffeners Bulkheads Deck structures
• Uphold weld quality standards and adhere to all shipyard safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of stick welding experience in: Shipyards Heavy industrial repair Barge or marine fabrication
• Proven experience welding with: 3/16" 6010 electrodes
• Capable of performing open-root and heavy repair welding.
• Solid understanding of weld penetration, fusion, and defect prevention.
• Able to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and outdoor environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Barge repair or marine industry background preferred.
• Air Arc gouging experience a plus.
• Familiarity with structural steel replacement and marine repair procedures.
• Able to pass shipyard weld testing and visual inspection requirements.

Desired Skills

• Heavy structural repair welding
• Open-root stick welding
• Marine repair experience
• Strong work ethic and dependability
• Safe work practices
• Comfortable working independently or alongside production teams