Traveling Flux Core Welder

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring Traveling Flux Core 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 Flux Core 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 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

• Work from blueprints to locate weld joints and complete welds to specification

• Ensure welds meet AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards and pass required inspections

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years welding experience in a bridge fabrication shop

• Experience welding heavy structural steel used in bridge construction

• Verifiable history of qualifying for and maintaining AWS D1.5 certification

• Perform FCAW 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 maintain weld quality that meets visual and NYS DOT requirements

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, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office ( to verify the request.

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Location

US-KY-BOWLING GREEN

Posted Date 5 months ago (3/23/2026 1:55 PM)

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Category Welder - Welder

Travel Yes

Location US-KY-BOWLING GREEN