This position includes enrollment in our 20-week, Arc & Flame Training Program in Rochester, NY. The $11,000 training cost is covered.  Compensation and benefits begin at the start of your training date.

Position Summary:   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.

Key Results Areas by level of work

Level I: Quality – Complete and accurate work performed efficiently

1.  Production quality and efficiency using appropriate tools and equipment, qualified to perform special processes as needed

• 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.
• Understand and work with complicated standards or special structures  and weldments involving a number of parts and details, using clamp, tack  weld, jigs, fixtures, and turning rigs.
• 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
• Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations.

2.  Follow instructions – oral and/or written

• Can properly read all blueprint and work instructions
• 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.

3.  Safety & housekeeping

• Work may require use of scaffold, ladders, forklift, and/or scissor lift.
• Work may require the use of a crane to move part.
• 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.

4.  Continual Improvement suggestions

• Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions
• Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.

5.  Professional Development 

• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job
• Will follow 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

Qualifications: 

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. 

Education and Training

· Technical Trades School in Welding

· High school GED Required

Experience: 

· 1+ years of welding experience.

Other: 

· Must be willing to work overtime as required.

· Minimal travel may be required

Skills: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

1. 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. 

2. Strong organization and time management skills. 

3. High attention to detail. 

4. Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values. 

5. Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture. 

6. Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail. 

7.  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. 

8. Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders. 

9.  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. 

10. 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. 

11. 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. 

12. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

13. Ability to thrive in a team environment.  

Physical and Mental Demands

The  physical demands and work environment characteristics described here  are representative of those that must be met by an employee to  successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential functions.

· Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily  required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and  communicate clearly with others. Corrected vision to 20/20 or adequate  and ability to identify and distinguish colors.

· Mental demands: While  performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to  read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans,  procedures and goals, present information to others and work under  pressure.

· Work Environment: While performing the duties  of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of  manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors in a  manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to  hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical  parts with vibration.

Work Authorization

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.