Welding Trainee: Earn $27.08/hr, Path to Grinder Specialist

Voith GmbH Group; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit package

10 paid holidays

Paid lunch and break

Shift differential

Job summary

Voith Hydro US in York, PA is seeking a Welder Trainee to join the North American Hydro division, welding various thicknesses and grades of steel on one-off components for large hydroelectric machines.

The trainee program prepares for a Grinder Specialist position; ASME welder qualifications are required and a strong aptitude to learn is valued. This is a full-time role with a starting pay rate of $27.08/hour and a shift differential offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Required: Gas Metal Arc Welding; Flux Cored Arc Welding.
• Preferred: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding; Submerged Arc Welding; Electro Slag Welding.

Responsibilities

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick) 2G on SST & CS.
• Arcing, back gouging & NDE of back gouge.
• Grinding, cleaning and protecting 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

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Submerged Arc Welding

Electro Slag Welding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

York Hydro is hiring for:

Starting rate of $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:

• 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

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 prepare the employee for a Grinder Specialist position.

Responsibilities

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick) 2G 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.