Shop Fabrication Welder

Welder Position
Hazleton 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 experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all work according to OSHA/MSHA and H&K Safety policies
Receives verbal or written direction from shop foreman on plans of fabrication or repair for the day's tasks
Evaluates the job to verify that supplies are on hand to complete the task
Tracks progress and communicates efficiently with supervisors on scheduled and unscheduled tasks
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the job
Follows 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 process
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR 2 years of related experience and/or training
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Able to use mechanics hand tools, welder (SMAW, GTAW, GCAW, GMAW), plasma cutter, and torches
Valid driver license
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Show efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Degree (such as bachelor or associate) or certificate welding or related program from an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school
• 3 years related experience
• ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1 or AWS D1.2 Certification
• Experience in Wastewater services, heavy civil construction, or other heavy industry

Physical Demands
Regularly required to:
Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Use hands to finger or feel
Talk and hear
Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment
Regularly exposed to:
Moving parts
Fumes and/or airborne particles
Extreme heat
Risk of shock
Noise level is loud at times
Hours regularly exceed 40/week and 8/day
H&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 Physical
100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!
H&K Group