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Welder

., Rochester, New York, United States

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Cannon Industries A global company headquartered in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers’ standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, earning ISO:9001, ISO:14001 and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.

General Job Description Under the direction of the Welding Group Leader or Supervisor, the Welder works from customer drawings and a traveler to fabricate and weld components to produce the highest quality products at the lowest cost, while meeting departmental performance standards, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures. A Class A Welder is capable of performing all aspects of welding, can weld any type of project while consistently meeting or exceeding cycle times, has the ability to fabricate from prints without fixtures, is able to do prototypes while working with engineering to develop fixtures, is capable of being certified, requires little to no supervision, and can interpret blueprints and understand weld symbols at an advanced level.

Minimum Qualifications

Job knowledge through suitable education or prior work experience

Ability to regularly lift and/or move 25-50 pounds

Minimum 20/20 vision standards (with corrective lenses if needed)

Score a minimum score on the in-house welding test

Knowledge of how to set up welding machine and lay a quality bead for both MIG and TIG

Ability to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols at an advanced level

Knowledge of the metric system preferred

Accurately measure and lay out locations for welded components

Adjust weld as needed for varying thicknesses of steel

Operate grinder, drill, band saw, torch

Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documentation, etc.

Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations; maintain departmental housekeeping standards

Specific Duties

Using MIG and/or TIG, weld components together according to blueprints and traveler

Regularly required to stand, use hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch during the duties of this job

Requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within quality standards to ensure timely completion

Check and verify part numbers before assembly to meet customer specifications

Notify supervisor of part shortages before the part runs out

Protective Clothing/equipment Requirement

Must supply own welding helmet and safety shoes

Requires safety glasses and shoes, welding helmet, grinding shield, tight‑fitting clothing without tears, hearing protection, and gloves

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as it may be deemed necessary.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Machinery Manufacturing

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