Structural Steel Welder

Tradesmen International; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Vacation Pay

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Structural Steel Welders for projects located in or around Olean, NY. This first shift opportunity offers pay up to $35/hour based on experience, plus $125/day per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the job site.

If you are a skilled welder, join our safety-focused team to advance your career! Job scope includes welding large-diameter pipe per AWS D1.1, performing FCAW on heavy structural steel, reading drawings, and ensuring weld quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of structural steel welding experience.
• Proficient in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) processes.
• Experience welding heavy structural steel components.
• Able to read fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding requirements.
• Must pass company welding qualification tests.
• Experience with multipass groove welds and CJP welds.

Responsibilities

• Weld large-diameter pipe per AWS D1.1.
• Perform FCAW on heavy structural steel components.
• Complete multipass groove welds and CJP 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.

Skills

Structural welding

FCAW welding

Reading welding symbols

Overhead crane operations

Tools

AWS D1.1 Code Reference

Job description

Description

Tradesmen Internationalis immediately hiring experiencedStructural Steel Weldersfor projects located in or aroundOlean, NY.This is a first shift opportunity, and thepay rate is up to $35/hourbased on experienceplus$125/day perdiemfor 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

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) retirement savings plan

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

Location

US-NY-OLEAN