Structural Welder

Job Summary
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\n Seeking experienced Stick Welders for barge repair operations at a busy shipyard facility in South Point, OH. Candidates must have strong experience performing heavy structural and marine repair welding using 3/16" 6010 electrodes in demanding industrial environments.
\n Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

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

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

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• Heavy structural repair welding
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• Open-root stick welding
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• Marine repair experience
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• Strong work ethic and reliability
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• Safe work practices
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• Ability to work independently and with production teams
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