Internship

Graham Manufacturing•Batavia, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship position involves performing all-position welding on various structures and weldments according to code requirements, alignments, and dimensional specifications. The role requires a basic understanding of welding technology and experience, fulfilling ASME Section IX welding qualifications. The intern will report directly to the Production Supervisor, Weld Shop, or their 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.
Assembles 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.
Operates a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories, as required by the size and positioning of work.
Uses an assortment of measuring tools such as straight edge, tape, welding gauges, etc. to ensure proper weld dimensions.
Provides 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.