Welder (2nd & 3rd shift)

Industrious Group Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

American Hydro, a leading hydropower solutions provider in York, PA, seeks a skilled welder to join our 3rd shift. You will fabricate and repair metal parts, set up welding jobs, and ensure high-quality welds while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualified candidates will have SMAW/FCAW experience, blueprint reading ability, and the capacity to operate gas cutting and air arc gouging. Education or equivalent experience is required, with opportunities for growth and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with FCAW and SMAW welding processes
• Ability to read blueprints (except geometric tolerancing)
• Capable of operating gas cutting and air arc gouging processes

Responsibilities

• Weld complex geometry and fillets on Hydro components
• Set up jobs and equipment for efficient operation
• Produce high quality welds and grind parts as needed
• Operate gas cutting and air arc gouging on suitable parts
• Weld with larger wire sizes when required
• Maintain clean, safe work area and report issues promptly
• Operate jib cranes and forklifts to position weldments
• Assist in assembly of simple weldments

Skills

SMAW

FCAW

Blueprint reading

Quality welding

Safety awareness

Gas cutting

Air arc gouging

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

Tools

Gas cutting

Air arc gouging

Job description

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

• 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 $24-36 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.