Welder Trainee

Welder Trainee

Starting rate of $27.08/hour, Full time

Come and join the growing team at Voith Hydro! Voith Hydro in the US is a full-line supplier of hydropower equipment and services including project planning and execution, manufacturing, electrical and mechanical engineering, outage management, modernization, and aftermarket business and services.

Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Safe, clean working environment


• Vacation after 30 days 


• Medical benefit package the first day of the month after hire date 


• Eligible for 10 paid holidays immediately


• Paid lunch and break


• Shift differential for off-shifts of $2.50/hour

Interested to learn about Voith? Check out our video on YouTube: Voith #Hydropower Manufacturing in North America, York - Your Technology Partner (EN) - YouTube

Summary

We are seeking a Welder Trainee to support our North American Hydro division in York, PA. In the position you will work on unique one-off components for some of the largest hydroelectric machines in the world welding various thicknesses and grades of steel. The ideal candidate will possess a strong aptitude to learn and be able to pass ASME welder qualifications. Position is part of a trainee program designed prepare the employee for a Grinder Specialist position.

Responsibilities 

• Basic discipline aptitude/attitude.


• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick) 2G both SST & CS.


• Flux Cored Arc Welding (Dual Shield) 2G, 3G both SST & CS.


• Additional Welding Qualifications as determined by Management.


• Arcing, back gouging & NDE of back gouge.


• Grinding, clean and protect parts before leaving production area.


• Simple fabrication assembly of components.


• Perform 15 ton or less straight crane lifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED


• Required Past Experience
  
  
  
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  
  
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding
  
  
  
  


• Preferred
  
  
  
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  
  
  • Submerged Arc Welding
  
  
  • Electro Slag Welding
  
  
  
  

 Physical requirements

• Occasional bending and twisting


• Able to lift 50lbs on occasion.


• Able to work at heights up to 20 feet.


• Extended lengths of standing or sitting