Welder (2nd & 3rd shift)

American Hydro • York, PA

3d • $22 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is the leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydroelectric industry. American Hydro is currently looking for a Welder to add to the family at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are a detail-oriented, hardworking team member who is looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening. Welder will join, fabricate, and repair metal and other materials by applying appropriate techniques using various welding devices. Responsible for assembling or repairing damaged pieces of metal using machinery that emits high heat temperatures. Sets up components for welding according to specifications.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three (3) years minimum of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Weld complex weld geometry and fillets and related Hydro components
• Qualified in smaw and fcaw
• Setting up jobs and equipment to run efficiently
• Carbon arc gouge
• CJP’s
• Grind as needed
• Quality of work
• Productivity
• Job Knowledge
• Initiative
• Safety
• Attendance/dependability
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Proficient in blue print reading except 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
• Grinds parts as needed per drawing and verbal instruction
• Capable of operating gas cutting and air arc gouging process on all but the most challenging applications
• Able to weld using larger wire sizes in many situations
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Keeps Supervisor informed of problems regarding work piece, schedule, safety, etc. as they arise
• 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

Benefits

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in 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
• competitive rate $22-35 an hour based on experience plus $2 hr. shift differential
• positive culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees