Welder - Mechanized Robotic

Graham Manufacturing; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Manufacturing in Batavia, NY is seeking an experienced Orbital/Mechanized/Robotic Welder to program, operate, and maintain mechanized welding systems while also performing high-quality manual welding. The role demands strong fabrication skills, experience with automated welding equipment, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanized welding processes.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing setting, proficiency with MIG and TIG welding, and

Qualifications

• High school GED required.
• Technical degree or welding certification preferred.
• 3+ years welding experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and work instructions.
• Set up welding equipment and accessories.
• Operate orbital/robotic/mechanized welding systems.
• Perform quality checks on welds (size, penetration).
• Prepare surfaces with grinders and similar tools.
• Work with fixtures, jigs, and welding fixtures.
• Follow safety policies and maintain clean work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Orbital welding

Robotic welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fixture design

Lean manufacturing

PLC control

Automation programming

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Education

High school GED

Technical degree or welding certification

Tools

AMI

Polysoude

Liburdi Dimetrics

Amet

Orbitilum

Jet Line

ABB

Fanuc

Lincoln Electric Automation

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Orbital/Mechanized/Robotic Welder to support our manufacturing operations by programming, operating, and maintaining mechanized welding systems while also performing high-quality manual welding. The ideal candidate will possess strong fabrication skills, experience with automated welding equipment, machine and part setup, fixture development, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanized welding processes. This role requires a combination of technical aptitude, mechanical ability, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Key Results

Areas by level of work

Level I: Quality – Complete and accurate work performed efficiently

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.

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.

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.

Continual Improvement suggestions

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

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:

· High school GED Required

· Technical degree or welding certification preferred.

Experience:

· 3+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Experience operating orbital, robotic, or mechanized welding systems.

· Strong manual welding skills (MIG and TIG required).

Preferred Experience:

· Experience programing welders such as AMI, Polysoude, Liburdi Dimetrics, Amet, Orbitilum, Jet Line, ABB, Fanuc, Lincoln Electric Automation…

· Familiarity with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.

· Understanding of fixture design and weld sequencing.

· Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

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.