Traveling Fitter/Welder

Tradesmen International, LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Vacation Pay

Health insurance

401(k) profit‑sharing savings plan

Job summary

A leading construction services provider is immediately hiring experienced Bridge Fabrication Structural Fitters/Welders for projects in Olean, NY. This second shift opportunity pays $45/hour plus a $125/day per diem for travelers. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in bridge fabrication and the ability to work from blueprints. The role offers consistent work, top pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years welding experience in a bridge fabrication shop.
• Extensive experience fitting heavy structural steel used in bridge construction.
• Ability to execute welds in compliance with AWS D1.5 standards.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble structural bridge components in a fabrication shop.
• Read blueprints to lay out beams and other structural members.
• Use fitting tools to position components for weld-out.

Skills

Welding experience in a bridge fabrication shop

Experience fitting heavy structural steel

Ability to read and work from blueprints

Multi-pass welding on heavy plate

Job description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Bridge Fabrication Structural Fitters/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 Structural Fitter/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

• Fit and assemble structural bridge components in a fabrication shop environment
• Read blueprints and WPS sheets to lay out and fit beams, plate girders, stiffeners, diaphragms, splice plates, and other structural members
• Measure, mark, and align heavy steel to required tolerances prior to welding
• Use fitting tools such as clamps, wedges, strongbacks, chain falls, and come-alongs to position components for weld-out
• Verify joint prep, alignment, and fit-up before welding operations begin

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years welding experience in a bridge fabrication shop
• Extensive experience fitting heavy structural steel used in bridge construction
• Ability to perform precise layout and fit-up directly from blueprints and WPS sheets
• Execute 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 consistently maintain weld quality that meets visual and NYS DOT requirements

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.

Benefits

• 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