Helper

American Hydro; York (York County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hydro in York, PA, seeks a Helper to support fabricators and welders in grinding radii, masking parts for blasting and painting, and performing general labor as needed. The role requires reading blueprints, operating cranes, and maintaining a safe, efficient work area.

Ideal candidates may assist in setups, follow instructions, and demonstrate basic blueprint reading while maintaining high safety and workmanship standards in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and mathematical skills are required.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and to work safely in a mechanical environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate main crane, jib crane and forklifts to move and position components for optimum grinding performance.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Keep Supervisor informed of problems regarding assigned task, schedule, safety, etc.
• Perform final upgrade grinding on runner to crown/band weld radii.
• Perform final upgrade grinding wicket gate final blending.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Follow instructions

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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

Position Summary & Objective

The Helper job responsibilities will include grinding complex radii, such as runner fillets upgrading surfaces to a specified surface finish and general deburring. Helper may be required to assist fabricators and welders in making setups and in any general labor as needed. Job will require masking of parts in preparation for blasting and paint.

Classifications

• Novice
• Painting (Brush or roller) / Maintenance painting
• Novice
• Gather materials
• Novice
• Assist Fabricators and Welders
• Novice
• Basic blueprint reading.
• Novice
• Able to perform flat grinding of buckets.
• Novice
• Able to perform grinding of weld preps.
• Novice
• Able to perform under direction limited upgrade grinding of buckets.
• Novice
• Able to perform under direction limited upgrade grinding of wicket gates.
• Novice
• Able to operate jib cranes and forklifts to move and position components for optimum grinding performance.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Operate main crane, jib crane and forklifts to move and position components for optimum grinding performance
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Keep Supervisor informed of problems regarding assigned task, schedule, safety, etc. as conditions arise
• Perform final upgrade grinding on runner to crown/ band weld radii
• Perform final upgrade grinding wicket gate final blending
• Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Adapts to changes in the work environment such as delays or unexpected events
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Positions:

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Detail- oriented
• Problem solving skills
• Language skills
• Mathematical skills
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions
• Technical skills

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses or Certifications Required

• None

Additional Information

Environment and Working Conditions

• Consistent exposure to loud noises
• Regularly required to work near fumes or airborne particles; and vibration
• Occasionally required to work in high, precarious places
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Extreme heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally required to lift/ move up to 50 pounds
• Travel Requirements (percent)
• None

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 based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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