Internship

Graham Manufacturing•Batavia, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

JR Welder Position- Performs all position welding on an assortment of structures and weldments in accordance with code requirement, alignments and dimensional specifications. Requires a basic knowledge of welding technology in addition to basic welding experience, fulfills ASME section IX welding qualifications. Reports directly to Production Supervisor, Weld Shop or his/her designate.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of welding technology
Basic welding experience
Fulfills ASME section IX welding qualifications

Responsibilities

Working from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc., sets up welding equipment and obtains electrodes and other necessary equipment for specified job or subassembly.
Investigates special welding instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements.
Slag work; examines 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.
Uses 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 the Production Supervisor, weld shop, or his/her designate.