Welder

Welder PositionHazleton Division, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a welder to fabricate and repair new and/or used items of various kinds of metal in a fast-paced shop. The ideal candidate is safety focused, team oriented, motivated, and takes initiative.Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?Competitive salary commensurate with experience100% Company-paid Health Benefits401(k) Savings and Investment PlanTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programsAdditional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and moreResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms all work according to OSHA/MSHA and H&K Safety policiesReceives verbal or written direction from shop foreman on plans of fabrication or repair for the day's tasksEvaluates the job to verify that supplies are on hand to complete the taskTracks progress and communicates efficiently with supervisors on scheduled and unscheduled tasksSuggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the jobFollows procedures when completing tasks in the correct order including reads prints, measures, cuts, fits, tacks, welds, and polishes various types of metals by varying types of processOther duties may be assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR 2 years of related experience and/or trainingEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be consideredAble to use mechanics hand tools, welder (SMAW, GTAW, GCAW, GMAW), plasma cutter, and torchesValid driver licenseStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsShow efficiency, accuracy, and responsibilityPreferred Skills, Education, and ExperienceDegree (such as bachelor or associate) or certificate welding or related program from an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school3 years related experienceASME Section IX, AWS D1.1 or AWS D1.2 CertificationExperience in Wastewater services, heavy civil construction, or other heavy industryPhysical DemandsRegularly required to:Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlUse hands to finger or feelTalk and hearLift and/or move up to 75 poundsWork EnvironmentRegularly exposed to:Moving partsFumes and/or airborne particlesExtreme heatRisk of shockNoise level is loud at timesHours regularly exceed 40/week and 8/dayH&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Pre-employment Physical100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!