Welder Class B

Granitestatemfg; Manchester, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) & company matching

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Training and career growth in advanced

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Granite State Manufacturing in New Hampshire specializes in large-format CNC machining, heavy fabrication and welding for complex, high-tolerance components. This role performs welding from sheet to heavy plate, using Tig, Mig, stick and occasional brazing, with close collaboration across manufacturing, quality control, and engineering to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to codes and specs, enabling participation in challenging,

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of military specifications or AWS specifications.
• Understands basic manufacturing principles and straightening.
• Understands workmanship requirements and can pass tests with training.
• Reads weld symbols and prints; GD&T/Datums understanding helps.
• Knowledge of NDT and related processes; Level II interpretation helpful.
• Can fixture weldments and operate GTA, GMA & SMA processes.
• Welder qualification tests must be passable with minimal assistance.
• Ability to access export-controlled information as required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets blueprints, weld symbols, machining requirements, and datums to weld and fixture.
• Works with manufacturing, quality control, and engineering to resolve weld-related issues.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and follows safety practices.
• Creates tooling and fixtures for new jobs and program management assistance.
• Abides by GSM ethics and export-control regulations.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Welding proficiency

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Problem solving

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 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.
• 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

• Intermediate level knowledge of military specification, AWS specifications or other code specifications. May require assistance from other employees on spec interpretation.
• Understands basic manufacturing principles and straightening but may require additional assistance for problem solving with weldments.
• Understands workmanship requirements. Is able to pass workmanship test with additional training.
• Understands all weld symbols and can interpret dimensions on prints. May need additional help on GD&T/Datums.
• Knowledge of NDT and processes. Requires Level II for additional interpretation.
• Can fixture weldments. Uses setups from previous orders as described in photos, procedures, and by higher-level welders.
• Can weld using all processes used by GSM (GTA, GMA & SMA).
• Can pass welder performance qualification test (welder samples) with minimal assistance.
• Can operate manual vertical milling machines, saws, grinders, and overhead cranes with minimal assistance.
• 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

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental & Vision, Life insurance (Company paid)
• Disability benefits (Company paid)
• 401(k) & 401(k) company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Overtime opportunities (if applicable)
• Training and career growth in advanced manufacturing
• Employee assistance program

Why Join Us?

• Work on large-scale, one-of-a-kind projects
• Stable industry with strong customer demand
• Opportunity to grow in a flexible, high-skill environment
• Collaborative team focused on quality and craftsmanship