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/hourplus $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
Requirements
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
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-IN-GARY
Posted Date2 months ago(3/23/2026 2:32 PM)
Req ID2026-366004
CategoryWelder - Welder
TravelYes
Job BoardSPS Team
LocationUS-IN-GARY
Tradesmen International, North America's elite skilled workforce, is seeking experienced craftsmen to join our team. We are recognized as a leading source for reliable, skilled craftsmen with thousands of employees across the continent who are working on projects ranging from office towers and power plants to national monuments, sports complexes and multi-family structures. With more than 5,000 active clients, we have plenty of great opportunities for proven trade professionals who want to be the best in their field. We offer consistent work, top pay, benefits, service awards and OSHA safety training. If you have at least 3 years of experience in your trade, this is your chance to positively advance your career!