Welder Trainee; York, Pennsylvania;

Position: Welder Trainee (York, Pennsylvania (US))
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.

Voith Hydro is hiring for:

Welder Trainee

York, PA

Welder Trainee

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 :

* 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 You Tube:
Voith #Hydropower Manufacturing in North America, York - Your Technology Partner (EN) - You Tube

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 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