Welder/Fabricator, 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 asrequired for new jobs.
• Interprets blueprints, weld symbols, machining requirements, anddatums to weld and create fixtures.
• Works along with manufacturing, quality control, and engineering tosolve problems with weldments or prints.
• Trains and mentors lower-level welders.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating aprofessional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work ontime to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite StateManufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas,maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practicesto prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effectiverelationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, andcollaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abide by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictlyobserve all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expert level knowledge of military specification and AWSspecifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles such as how pre/post machiningoperations are affected by weldments made by the welder.
• In-depth blueprint reading including all weld symbols, machiningrequirements, and datums.
• Extensive knowledge of NDT (does not have to be a Level IIInspector, but has full understanding of what a Level II is responsiblefor and how to perform all NDT).
• Understands all requirements of military and AWS workmanshiprequirements. Passes Workmanship exam.
• Can read and operate all inspection tooling (verniers, heightgages).
• 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 relatedoperational 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 (weldersamples) 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.

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