Who we are: Our family-owned company began with twenty-five employees and has a proud history of extraordinary service and growth to the inland waterways. With over 1,500 employees in the JMI family of companies, we have 12 locations across Kentucky, Louisiana, and Alabama. We proudly promote a diverse workforce with an inclusive culture that encourages creativity and a positive team environment. Job Summary: This position is responsible for repairing barges and related materials, with work performed in a fabrication shop and/or dry dock environment. Openings are available on first shift (6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and second shift (2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.). The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work assigned as needed. What you'll do: • Operate welding torch, weld materials, and fit parts for welding. • Ensure watertight welds in all areas and maximum amount of footage for the type, conditions, and location of welds with few to no leaks. • Lay out and install large panels or complex shapes of steel with little to no supervision. • Trouble shoot and align steel to industry standards. • Measure, layout, square and crop damaged steel for removal with crane. • Perform difficult and repetitive tasks in a variety of uncomfortable work environments and adverse weather conditions. • Use torches and other cutting tools efficiently and safely. • Follow the company, state, and federal safety regulations. This includes wearing proper protective equipment and keeping work areas clean and well organized. • Ability to handle several welding construction and repair assignments with full accuracy and efficiency. What you'll need: • Possess a High School Diploma or GED. • Prior shipyard welding/fitting experience preferred. • Skilled in power and hand tool operations. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Experience: • welding: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: • Paducah, KY 42003 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job description: JOB DUTIES: Welder/Fabricator/Fitter/Cutter Welder/Fabricator/Fitter/Cutter performs numerous activities required in repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of marine boats and barges. Welder/Fabricator/Fitter/Cutter works 8 plus hour shifts in groups of 1 to 6 people depending upon job requirements and performing welding activities in all positions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, lifting heavy equipment including chain hoists and large wrenches from floor to waist to overhead, swinging 16lb sledgehammers in awkward positions, and performing gripping activities with both hands in utilization of cutting, burning, and welding activities. Welder/Fabricator/Fitter/Cutter applicants must possess the ability to work in awkward positions and function in a shipyard environment which includes extreme weather temperatures and air pollutants produced with welding, burning, blasting, and painting. Welder/Fabricator/Fitter/Cutter Essential Functions: • Occasional lift/carry propeller wrenches 68 lbs to 120 lbs. • Occasional lifting/carrying 3 to 5 ton chain falls weighing 60 to 80 lbs 100+ ft. • Occasional lifting 3 to 5 ton chain falls overhead from a step ladder with the aid of another employee. • Swinging of 16lb sledge hammer repetitively to tighten and loosen large nuts. • Crawling on hands and knees 100+ ft. • Lying on your back on creepers pushing the creeper 100+ ft with working in confined spaces down to 18” in height. • Climbing in and out of round manholes with inside diameter of 18 inches and work in internally confined spaces. • Performing work duties in awkward positions for extended lengths of time. • Pulling chain hoists with repetitive pull down forces of 60 to 80 lbs. • Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights; negotiate uneven heights between dock and vessel; and negotiate uneven surfaces. • Frequent standing and walking on awkward, slick, and uneven surfaces. • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and working in awkward positions. • Frequent balancing on uneven surfaces. • Comprehend blueprints, sketches and templates. • Manipulate and operate all machines and tools essential to the performance of the position of Welder/Fabricator/Fitter/Cutter such as: Sledge Hammer Welding Leads Oxygen/Acetylene gauges Welding Hood Welding Rods Cutting Torch Leaf Break Welder Gloves Air Tools Bench Grinders Forklift Socket Sets Vices Micrometers Cherry Picker Calipers Hand Tools Welding Machines Hand Grinders Chain Hoist Come-a-Long • Maneuver around 30" obstructions and 24" frames; • Ascend and work at heights of up to 40 feet. NMRKY, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting applications, please email jobline@mcginnisinc.com Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
See More Details >>About us XTEK Precision Maintenance Formerly Precision Machine INC. Machine, Mechanical, Fabrication shop, as well as onsite services. We are currently seeking experienced welders with mechanical or millwright knowledge to join our team. Work is here at the shop in Paducah, as well as traveling to different job sites. Travel work is not optional, and you should be prepared to go as needed.(Field service work includes a $5/hr. incentive, with paid drive time, and per diem.) We do try to balance the shop/travel time at about 50 percent, however we cannot guarantee it. Experience should be in SMAW(Stick), GMAW(MIG), and FCAW(Flux core) at a minimum. Oxy fuel, and plasma cutting in a manual or semi automatic process is also a plus. You must have a valid drivers license, pass a background check, and a hair follicle drug test, NO EXCEPTIONS. We are an employee owned company with stock allocation and quarterly profit sharing. Competitive wages, with frequent overtime available. 401K with partial company match, as well as health and optional dental/vision insurance beginning on day one. Apply thru indeed or check out our website www.xtekprecisionmaintenance.com. You can see what we do and submit a resume there. Following the in person interview there will be a required welding test to verify your basic knowledge. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Experience: • Welding: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Location: • Paducah, KY 42003 (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Paducah, KY 42003 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Paducah, KY 42003: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: • 50% (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Paducah, KY, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), there are approximately 402,333 welders employed nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Paducah, KY, the average wage for welders is around $1,800 per week, with experienced professionals often earning more. Apprenticeships and certifications, such as the Certified Welder (CW) credential, are crucial for career advancement and can lead to roles with strong earning potential, often exceeding $90,000 annually.
