**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Shipfitters** for a project located in or around **Paducah, KY.** This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is **up to $24/hour** based on experience and skill level. If you are a Shipfitterand want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Repair Work on Towboats & River Barges + Some New Construction + Working with Stainless Steel & Some Carbon **Requirements** + Ability to read blue/drawings + Ability to layout from blueprints, modules, assemblies for construction of barges, towboats, marine equipment + Must pass various test, fit, drug and weld + Required tools/PPE list: tinted face shield; basic hand tools tape measure speed square striker etc **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app **, TradeGig** , in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Michelle Myers **Location** US-KY-PADUCAH **Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(2/17/2025 8:37 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-358255_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _No_ **_Job Board_** _IN_ **_Location_** _US-KY-PADUCAH_