Welder jobs in United States

Job Description

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 processes used by GSM (GTA, GMA & SMA).
• Ability to pass all welder performance qualification tests (welder samples) on first attempt.

Benefits

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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Workers Compensation