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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

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