Structural Steel Welder

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Overview

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Structural Steel Welders for projects located in or around Olean, NY. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is up to $35/hour based on experience plus $125/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Licensed Journeyman Electrician 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:

• Weld large-diameter pipe in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code
• Perform FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) on heavy structural steel components
• Complete multipass groove welds and CJP (Complete Joint Penetration) welds
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols
• Ensure all welds meet quality and structural specifications
• Assist with rigging and material handling as needed
• Work safely in a structural steel fabrication shop environment

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of structural steel welding experience
• Must be proficient in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) processes
• Must have experience welding heavy structural steel components
• Must be able to read and interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols
• Must have a working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding requirements
• Must be able to pass company welding qualification tests
• Experience with multipass groove welds and CJP welds

Preferred:

• Experience with overhead crane operations and rigging
• Current AWS Welder Certification
• Experience welding large-diameter pipe
• Previous employment in a structural steel fabrication shop

Qualifications

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) retirement savings plan

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

"Be Safe" from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other "up front" costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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