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GTI Fabrication

Builds custom enclosures and modular systems

Welder

Full-Time
$24 - $30/hr
Junior, Mid
Buffalo, NY, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsWelding & Metal Fabrication

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a welder.
  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures, including tungsten inert gas and manual metal arc welding.
  • Experience using electrical or manual tools such as saws, squares, and calipers.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Knowledge of relevant safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing such as face shields and gloves.
  • At least one year of experience in mechanical assembly.
  • AWS certification for welding carbon steel using the gas metal arc welding process in 3G vertical-up and 4F overhead positions.
  • General mechanical background.
  • Ability to use hand tools and welding tools safely.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and follow instructions.
  • Ability to understand manufacturing drawings and verify dimensions.
  • Understanding of tolerance systems.
  • Working knowledge of torch and plasma equipment.
  • Working knowledge of gas tungsten arc welding.
  • Ability to apply workmanship standards and follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
  • Ability to perform basic tasks independently and in group settings.
Responsibilities
  • Fit up piece parts in fixtures, fit and tack-weld piece parts according to detail drawings, and weld components including steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
  • Tack-weld parts together in equipment while ensuring all dimensions conform to specified drawings.
  • Weld complete assemblies according to specified welding standards.
  • Correct fabrication mistakes.
  • Incorporate approved design changes where necessary.
  • Fabricate shop fixtures as required by assembly personnel according to engineering sketches.
  • Meet production schedules, quality requirements, and planned labor hours with limited supervision.
  • Use hand and power shop tools.
  • Apply welding methods to carbon steel, stainless steel, and low-alloy materials.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layouts and procedures.
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications, including cutting material with powered saws to match measurements.
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
  • Align components using calipers and rulers and clamp pieces together.
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
  • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to identify flaws.
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
  • Complete shop order documentation and timesheets.
  • Meet internal company standards for quality and workmanship.
  • Contribute to and maintain a healthy and safe working environment.

About the company

GTI Fabrication builds custom metal enclosures and modular systems for businesses developing energy storage, data center, defense and industrial equipment. Its structures house customers' batteries, electrical controls and mechanical equipment, with designs tailored to each product's operating requirements. Customers contract with GTI to turn their designs into finished hardware, combining engineering, metal fabrication and coatings with mechanical and electrical assembly. The company fits equipment into these structures and tests the completed systems before they leave its manufacturing facilities. Founded in 2015, GTI is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

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Headquarters

Buffalo, NY

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Customer relationships extend beyond delivery: GTI sells equipment maintenance, repairs and retrofits after manufacturing.
  • Employees get development pathways: GTI advertises training programs and routes into leadership roles on its careers page.
  • Launch work includes trial runs: GTI uses pilot production to identify manufacturing problems before full-scale output.

What critics are saying

  • International sourcing adds coordination: GTI manages customs and regional regulations across a manufacturing network spanning Asia, Europe and Mexico.
  • Goodyear inspection work is physical: GTI's second-shift quality technician posting requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Engineering teams answer to client specifications: GTI involves customers at every stage through final design approval.

What makes GTI Fabrication unique

  • Domestic procurement is built in: GTI manufactures U.S.-made shipping containers compliant with the Trade Agreements Act.
  • Production sites have distinct jobs: GTI's Phoenix facility integrates systems without fabrication, while Goodyear builds steel battery enclosures.
  • Quality processes carry certification: GTI identifies its organization as certified to the ISO 9001 quality management standard.

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