Traveling Fitter/Welder
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
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!
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
- 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
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
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