Sub Arc Welder
Listed on 2026-05-18
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
Description
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Sub Arc 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 Sub Arc 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:
- 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 Code
- Minimum of 10 years welding experience in a bridge fabrication shop
- Experience operating Sub Arc welding equipment on heavy structural steel
- Experience welding bridge components such as plate girders, stiffeners, and structural assemblies
- 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
- Pass 1G weld test using LT7 Sub Arc welding machine
- 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.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
- Vacation Pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
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