Welder

American Hydro • York, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The 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

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Proficient: Must possess qualifications, skills and experience of former classification.
• Novice: Able to use GTAW process.
• Proficient: Fully proficient with SMAW, FCAW and SAW.
• Competent: Qualified to perform SAW machine welds on both stainless and carbon steel.
• Competent: Able to set parameters to optimize the operation of the process(s).
• Competent: Able to produce high quality production welds.
• Competent: Capable of operating gas cutting, plasma, and air arc gouging process on all but the most challenging applications.
• Competent: Able to weld using larger wire sizes in many situations.
• Competent: Able to operate jib cranes and forklifts to facilitate positioning of weldments.
• Competent: Able to make roll and positioner set ups and assembly of simple, smaller weldments on same.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in teams and independently
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to adhere to the Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety guidelines
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Proficient in blueprint 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 pew 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 forklifts to facilitate positioning of weldments
• Able to make roll and positioner set ups and assembly of simple, smaller weldments on same

Benefits

• All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED