Welder

Graham Manufacturing • Batavia, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs all position welding on an assortment of structures and weldments in accordance with code requirement, alignments and dimensional specifications. Requires a 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 designate.

Requirements

• Technical Trades School in Welding
• High school GED
• 1+ years of welding experience.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM or the client’s property or job site.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.
• Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates; demonstrates positive behaviors, displaying tact, respect, and understanding when dealing with others; proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement.
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.
• Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area; maintains accurate and timely labor reporting; makes improvement based on lessons learned; maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Fulfills ASME section IX welding qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Examines weld for size of bead, penetration and quality.
• Understands and works with complicated standards or special structures and weldments involving a number of parts and details, using clamp, tack weld, jigs, fixtures, and turning rigs.
• Uses a variety of tools such as grinder, chippers and arc gouging equipment in preparation of surfaces to be welded.
• Operates 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.
• Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations.
• Properly reads all blueprint and work instructions.
• 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.
• Maintains a clean work area with no clutter.
• Practices safety at all times while at work.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non-compliant.
• Wears all safety equipment for area of work.
• Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions.
• Brings continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.
• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job.
• Follows up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities.
• Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED