**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Marine Fi** **tters** for projects located in and around **Paducah, KY** . This is a first or second shift opportunity with a pay of **up to $24/hour** based on experience **plus $100/Per Diem** to Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Marine Fitter eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Perform repair work on towboats and river barges + Assist with new construction projects as needed + Work primarily with stainless steel; some carbon steel work required + Layout modules and assemblies from blueprints for barge, towboat, and marine equipment construction **Requirements:** + Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings + Ability to pass a fitter test + Able to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check + Basic tools of the trade + Standard PPE **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** Paula Smith **Location** US-TX-HOUSTON **Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(8/28/2025 11:47 AM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-363773_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Location_** _US-TX-HOUSTON_