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Structural Steel Welder
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Performs heavy structural steel and bridge welding using FCAW, SMAW, and SAW processes, interpreting blueprints and weld symbols to produce multi-pass groove and fillet welds on girders, beams, and plates.
About this role
Description
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experiencedStructural Steel Welders for projects located in or around San Antonio, TX. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is $28-$30/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a 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 (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), FCAW-G, SMAW, and SAW welding on structural steel components
- Weld bridge girders, beams, plates, and other heavy structural steel components
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Perform multi-pass groove welds, fillet welds, and full-penetration welds
- Execute carbon arc gouging, weld preparation, and shear stud welding
- Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with AWS D1.5 bridge welding standards
- Maintain quality workmanship while meeting production requirements and safety standards
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of heavy structural steel or bridge welding experience
- Proficiency in FCAW welding processes
- Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, and shop drawings
- FCAW and/or FCAW-G certifications required
- 1G–3G welding certifications preferred
- Ability to lift materials and work around heavy machinery
- Experience operating around overhead cranes preferred
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to travel within 60 miles of San Antonio, TX
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
“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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Location
US-TX-San AntonioSkills
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