Welder (2nd & 3rd shift)

American Hydro • York, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

American Hydro is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team, specializing in the hydropower generation industry. The Welder will be responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other materials using various welding techniques. This role involves assembling or repairing damaged metal pieces using high-heat machinery and ensuring the quality and efficiency of welding operations. The position is based in York, Pennsylvania, and supports renewable energy projects.

Requirements

• Qualified in SMAW and FCAW.
• Proficient in blueprint reading (excluding geometric tolerancing).
• Fully proficient with FCAW and SMAW.
• Able to set parameters to optimize the operation of the process(s).
• Able to produce high quality welds.
• Three (3) years minimum of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to operate jib cranes and fork lifts to facilitate positioning of weldments.
• Able to make roll and positioner set ups and assembly of simple, smaller weldments on same.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other materials by applying appropriate techniques using various welding devices.
• Assemble or repair damaged pieces of metal using machinery that emits high heat temperatures.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Weld complex weld geometry and fillets and related Hydro components.
• Perform carbon arc gouging.
• Grind parts as needed per drawing and verbal instruction.
• Operate gas cutting and air arc gouging processes.
• Weld using larger wire sizes in many situations.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Keep Supervisor informed of problems regarding work piece, schedule, safety, etc.
• Operate jib cranes and forklifts to facilitate positioning of weldments.
• Make roll and positioner set ups and assembly of simple, smaller weldments.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• A 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree