The posting
Company Description
American Hydro is a leading provider in the hydropower generation industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of custom hydro turbines. Based in York, Pennsylvania, we support renewable energy projects by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that power communities sustainably. Our work is guided by core values of safety, urgency, one team, community, integrity, and a can-do attitude. At American Hydro, we foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees take pride in their craftsmanship, support one another, and make a meaningful impact in advancing clean energy.
Job Description
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.
Accountabilities:
- 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
Main Responsibilities:
- 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
Working Hours:
- 3rd shift - 10:30pm -6:30 am
Qualifications
Education:
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
Additional Information
The benefits of joining our team
Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:
- 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
When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
