Posted 4 months ago
Traveling Bridge Fitter/Welder
AI Summary
Fabricates and welds structural bridge components in a shop environment, reading blueprints and WPS sheets to lay out, fit, and weld heavy steel beams, plate girders, and assemblies to AWS D1.5 and NYS DOT standards.
About this role
Description
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced bridge fabrication Structural Fitters, Bridge Sub Arc Welders, and Bridge Flux Core Welders for projects located in the Olean, NY area. The pay rate is up to $45/hour based on experience 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 want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope:
Fitters:
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
- Sub Arc Welders:
- Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment to weld structural bridge components in a fabrication shop
- Weld heavy plate, beams, girders, and bridge assemblies using Sub Arc processes
- Set and monitor wire feed, voltage, travel speed, and flux coverage to maintain proper penetration and bead profile
- Work from blueprints and WPS to complete production welds in accordance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Codes
- Flux Core Welders:
- Perform FCAW welding on structural bridge components in a fabrication shop environment
- Weld heavy structural steel including plate, beams, stiffeners, diaphragms, and structural assemblies used in bridge construction
- Follow WPS procedures to maintain proper voltage, travel speed, and penetration. Perform multi-pass welds on thick structural material while maintaining required bead profile and fusion
- Ensure welds meet AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards and pass required inspections
Requirements
- Must have welding experience in a bridge fabrication shop
- Execute welds in compliance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards
- Ability to consistently maintain weld quality that meets visual and NYS DOT requirements
- Pass on-site 3G FCAW weld test subject to bend and X-ray inspection to meet NYS DOT requirements
- Execute welds in compliance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards
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
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