Welder Class A

Granite State Manufacturing

Manchester (NH)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 70,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Referral Program

Overtime Opportunities

Training & Career Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Granite State Manufacturing is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in large, complex precision machining and welding. We support the US Navy and handle high-mix, low-to-medium volume production with a focus on quality and on-time delivery.

The welding role requires expert knowledge of military and AWS specs, advanced blueprint reading, and the ability to perform under strict quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Expert knowledge of military specifications (Mil-Spec) and AWS specs.
Proficient blueprint reading including weld symbols and datums.
Strong understanding of NDT concepts and requirements.
Extensive knowledge of GTA, GMA, SMA welding processes.
Ability to read and operate inspection tooling (verniers, height gauges).
Experience training and mentoring lower level welders.
Familiarity with export-control/ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

Welds and fabricates a variety of metals from sheet to heavy plate.
Interprets blueprints and weld symbols to produce fixtures and weldments.
Collaborates with manufacturing, quality control, and engineering to solve weld-related issues.
Trains and mentors junior welders to ensure quality workmanship.
Maintains safe, clean work area and adheres to GSM policies.
Operates manual vertical mills, saws, grinders, and overhead cranes as required.
Complies with all export-control regulations.

Skills

Military/AWS specs

Blueprint reading

NDT knowledge

Welding processes GTA/GMA/SMA

Inspection tooling (verniers, height g

Train lower level welders

Export-control/ITAR awareness

Tools

Vertical milling machines

Saws

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Job description

Granite State Manufacturing is a leading contract manufacturer of large, complex, precision machined and welded components, supporting the US Navy in building submarines.

We specialize in high-mix, low-to-medium volume production, delivering precision, quality, and on-time performance on custom-engineered products. Our capabilities include:

Large-format CNC machining
Heavy fabrication and welding (MIG, TIG, FCAW, SAW)
Assembly, inspection, and testing
Program management for complex builds

We are known for handling tight tolerances, complex geometries, and demanding customer specifications.

Our work environment is supportive, providing what our people need to do great work.

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 as required for new jobs.
Interprets blueprints, weld symbols, machining requirements, and datums to weld and create fixtures.
Works along with manufacturing, quality control, and engineering to solve problems with weldments or prints.
Trains and mentors lower level welders.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
Abide by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observe all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Expert level knowledge of military specification and AWS specifications.
Knowledge of manufacturing principles such as how pre/post machining operations are affected by weldments made by the welder.
In-depth blueprint reading including all weld symbols, machining requirements, and datums.
Extensive knowledge of NDT (does not have to be a Level II Inspector, but has full understanding of what a Level II is responsible for and how to perform all NDT).
Understands all requirements of military and AWS workmanship requirements. Passes Workmanship exam.
Can read and operate all inspection tooling (verniers, height gages).
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 related operational 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 (welder samples) on first attempt.
Due to the nature and importance of GSM’s work, our positions require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, all candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITARregulations or otherwise be authorized to access such information under U.S. law.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

Compensation & Benefits