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 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 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