Welder, Class A

POSITION SUMMARY
Fabricates and welds a variety of metals from sheet stock to heavy plate. Welding processes utilized include Tig-Mig-stick and occasional brazing. Work is performed using basic hand tools-jigs-fixtures and precision measuring devices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works independently on fixturing weldments and creates tooling as required for new jobs.
• Interprets blueprints, weld symbols, machining requirements, and datums to weld and create fixtures.
• Works along with manufacturing, quality control, and engineering to solve problems with weldments or prints.
• Trains and mentors lower-level welders.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abide by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observe all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expert level knowledge of military specification and AWS specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles such as how pre/post machining operations are affected by weldments made by the welder.
• In-depth blueprint reading including all weld symbols, machining requirements, and datums.
• Extensive knowledge of NDT (does not have to be a Level II Inspector, but has full understanding of what a Level II is responsible for and how to perform all NDT).
• Understands all requirements of military and AWS workmanship requirements. Passes Workmanship exam.
• Can read and operate all inspection tooling (verniers, height gages).
• Can create tight tolerance weldments and straighten as required.
• Can safely operate a manual vertical milling machines, saws, grinders and overhead cranes.
• Understands all internal weld procedures and welding related operational procedures.
• Can train lower level welders.
• Expert at all weld process used by GSM (GTA, GMA & SMA).
• Ability to pass all welder performance qualification tests (welder samples) on first attempt.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its programs, activities or employment.

SEARCH / RECRUITING AGENCIES
Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies unless GSM requests such resumes, and the search/recruiting agency is on GSM’s approved list of such agencies. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to GSM by search/recruiting agencies shall become the property of GSM and if the candidate is subsequently hired by GSM, GSM shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

Granite State Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all GSM employees.

• Health & Wellness Programs
• Health Insurances (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Workers Compensation