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Welder - Marine Repair

Core Group Resources
Hartford, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
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 role suits 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

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