Welder

H&K Group, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy civil contracting, operating for over 50 years, is seeking a motivated Welder in Hazleton. The role involves fabricating and repairing various metal items while ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of welding techniques and a commitment to team goals, contributing to ongoing projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in welding preferred, with ability to use various tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair items using metal based on provided blueprints.
• Follow safety regulations and collaborate with shop foreman.
• Maintain tools and supplies for efficient work processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree or certificate in welding or related program

Tools

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

GCAW welding

GMAW welding

Plasma cutter

Wrenches and hand tools

Job description

Overview

Hazleton Division, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Welder to fabricate and repair new and/or used items of various kinds of metal in a fast-paced shop. The ideal candidate is safety focused, team oriented, motivated, and takes initiative.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to OSHA/MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Receives verbal or written direction from shop foreman on plans of fabrication or repair for the day’s tasks
• Evaluates the job to verify that supplies are on hand to complete the task
• Tracks progress and communicates efficiently with supervisors on scheduled and unscheduled tasks
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the job
• Follows procedures when completing tasks in the correct order including reads prints, measures, cuts, fits, tacks, welds, and polishes various types of metals by varying types of process
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR 2 years of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Able to use mechanics hand tools, welder (SMAW, GTAW, GCAW, GMAW), plasma cutter, and torches
• Valid driver license
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Show efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Degree (such as bachelor or associate) or certificate welding or related program from an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school
• 3 years related experience
• ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1 or AWS D1.2 Certification
• Experience in Wastewater services, heavy civil construction, or other heavy industry

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to:
  • Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Use hands to finger or feel
  • Talk and hear
  • Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to:
  • Moving parts
  • Fumes and/or airborne particles
  • Extreme heat
  • Risk of shock
• Noise level is loud at times
• Hours regularly exceed 40/week and 8/day

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!