Welder Trainee

Voith Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe, clean working environment

Vacation after 30 days

Medical benefits the first day of the月

10 paid holidays immediately

Paid lunch and break

Shift differential for off-shifts

Job summary

Voith Group in York, PA seeks a Welder Trainee to support our North American Hydro division, welding various thicknesses and grades of steel on unique one‑off components for some of the largest hydroelectric machines in the world.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong aptitude to learn and be able to pass ASME welder qualifications. This trainee program is designed to prepare the employee for a Grinder Specialist position; full‑time role with comprehensive benefits on site.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Gas Metal Arc Welding experience required.
• Flux Cored Arc Welding experience required.
• Welding qualifications and alignment with ASME or equivalent preferred.

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.

Skills

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Flux Cored Arc Welding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About The Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family‑owned companies in Europe.

Location: York, PA

Position: Welder Trainee

Starting rate: $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 to 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

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.