Traveling Flux Core Welder
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
- Vacation Pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
