Structural Steel Welder

jobs-tradesmen; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is actively seeking experienced Structural Steel Welders for projects in the Olean, NY area. This first shift role offers a pay rate up to $35/hour based on experience, with a $125/day per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the job site.

Job scope includes welding heavy structures, interpreting drawings and symbols, and maintaining safety standards in a structural steel fabrication shop setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of structural steel welding experience.
• Proficient in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding).
• Experience welding heavy structural steel components and reading fabrication drawings/welding symbols.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Weld large-diameter pipe in accordance with 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.

Skills

FCAW welding

Reading weld drawings

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Structural welding experience

Welding tests

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