Welder

Graham Corporation is a great place to work with excellent benefits!  Graham currently offers fully company paid Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.  We also offer Dental & Vision Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance you and your family.  There is a very generous 401k match with no vesting schedule, 11 paid Holidays, a yearly company paid defined contribution and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

SUMMARY:

• Performs all position welding on an assortment of structures and weldments in accordance with code requirement, alignments and dimensional specifications.  Requires broad knowledge of welding technology in addition to extensive welding experience, fulfills ASME Section IX welding qualifications.  Reports directly to Production Supervisor, Weld Shop or his/her designee.
• This position is for 2nd shift.  you will need to be available to train on first shift for 6 months to a year.  Additional $1.75 per hour shift differential when transferred to 2nd shift.

JOB DUTIES:

• Working from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc., set up welding equipment and obtain electrodes and other necessary equipment for specified job or subassembly.
• Investigate special welding instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements.
• Slag work; examine weld for size of bead, penetration and quality continuous code welding and testing.
• Visually examines completed weld for size of bead, penetration and quality.
• Strong backs, complicated standard or special structures and weldments involving a number of parts and details, using clamp, tack weld, jigs, fixtures, and turning rigs.
• work may require use of scaffold and ladders.
• In preparation of surfaces to be welded, will use a variety of tools such as grinder, chippers and arc gouging equipment.
• Size of positioning of work may require incumbents of this position to operate a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories.
• Use an assortment of measuring tools such as straight edge, tape, welding gauges, etc. to ensure proper weld dimensions.
• Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and as required, will participate in training of welders and other employees of the department of lesser classification. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor, weld shop, or his/her designee. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REEQUIRED:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• BOCES, or Trade School education supplemented by special study or on the job training to receive certification for all welding processes and procedures used on company products.
• Proficiency test applies.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Please be aware that many of our positions require a security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be grated to U.S. Citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Graham Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Parental Leave