Traveling Bridge Fitter/Welder

Traveling Bridge Fitter/WelderTradesmen 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 $35/hour for less than 10 years of bridge fabrication experience or $45/hour for 10+ years of bridge fabrication 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:Fit and assemble structural bridge components in a fabrication shop environmentRead blueprints and WPS sheets to lay out and fit beams, plate girders, stiffeners, diaphragms, splice plates, and other structural membersMeasure, mark, and align heavy steel to required tolerances prior to weldingOperate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment to weld structural bridge components in a fabrication shopWeld heavy plate, beams, girders, and bridge assemblies using Sub Arc processesSet and monitor wire feed, voltage, travel speed, and flux coverage to maintain proper penetration and bead profileWork from blueprints and WPS to complete production welds in accordance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding CodesPerform FCAW welding on structural bridge components in a fabrication shop environmentWeld heavy structural steel including plate, beams, stiffeners, diaphragms, and structural assemblies used in bridge constructionFollow WPS procedures to maintain proper voltage, travel speed, and penetration. Perform multi-pass welds on thick structural material while maintaining required bead profile and fusionEnsure welds meet AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards and pass required inspectionsRequirementsMust have welding experience in a bridge fabrication shopExecute welds in compliance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standardsAbility to consistently maintain weld quality that meets visual and NYS DOT requirementsPass on-site 3G FCAW weld test subject to bend and X-ray inspection to meet NYS DOT requirementsBe 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.