Stick Welder - Barge & Tugboat Repair Riverfront / Shipyard EnvironmentShift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Looking for a Welding Job With Steady Work? Hiring experienced welders to repair barges and tugboats along the river. This position is primarily stick welding (95%) with some fabrication, fitting, torch cutting, and grinding. Candidates should be comfortable reading blueprints, using a tape measure, and working in an outdoor industrial environment. Great opportunity for welders who enjoy structural repair work and want steady, hands-on projects.
What You'll Be Doing
- Perform structural repairs on barges and tugboats
- Use stick welding for most daily work (about 95%)
- Read blueprints and drawings to complete repairs
- Use MIG welders, cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication tools
- Measure and fit materials using a tape measure
- Inspect damaged metal and determine repair needs
- Grind and prepare surfaces for welding
- Work with the team to complete repairs safely and on schedule
Work Environment This is a hands-on welding position in a shipyard and barge repair setting.You can expect:
- Outdoor work throughout the year
- Exposure to heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow
- Heavy industrial equipment and large vessels
- Regular use of welders, torches, and grinders
- Physical work in a fast-paced repair environment
Why Apply? Steady welding work Work on large-scale marine equipment Use and expand your structural welding skills Join a team of experienced tradespeople Opportunity to work on a variety of repair projects Build long-term experience in the marine and industrial welding industryJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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