Traveling Flux Core Welder

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring Traveling Flux Core Welders for projects located in the Olean, NY area. This is a second shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $45/hour plus $125/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. Per diem is paid all 7 days of the week if you work the full schedule. If you are a Flux Core Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:         

• Perform FCAW welding on structural bridge components in a fabrication shop environment
• Weld heavy structural steel including plate, beams, stiffeners, diaphragms, and structural assemblies used in bridge construction
• Follow WPS procedures to maintain proper voltage, travel speed, and penetration
• Perform multi-pass welds on thick structural material while maintaining required bead profile and fusion
• Work from blueprints to locate weld joints and complete welds to specification
• Ensure welds meet AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards and pass required inspections

• Minimum of 10 years welding experience in a bridge fabrication shop
• Experience welding heavy structural steel used in bridge construction
• Verifiable history of qualifying for and maintaining AWS D1.5 certification
• Perform FCAW welds in compliance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards
• Pass on-site 3G FCAW weld test subject to bend and X-ray inspection to meet NYS DOT requirements.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and WPS sheets with minimal supervision
• Experience with multi-pass welding on heavy plate and structural members
• Ability to maintain weld quality that meets visual and NYS DOT requirements

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

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Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

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