Helper/Grinder (3rd Shift)

Company Description

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pumps.

We are currently looking for a Helper to add to our team located at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are detail-oriented, hardworking, and looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening.

Job Description

Position Summary & Objective

The Helper job responsibilities will include grinding complex radii, such as runner fillets upgrading surfaces to a specified surface finish and general deburring. Helper I may be required to assist Fabricators and welders in making setups and in any general labor as needed. Job will require masking of parts in preparation for blasting and paint.

Classifications

• Novice-Painting (Brush or roller) / Maintenance painting
• Novice-Gather materials
• Novice-Assist Fabricators and Welders
• Novice-Basic blueprint reading.
• Novice-Able to perform flat grinding of buckets.
• Novice-Able to perform grinding of weld preps.
• Novice-Able to perform under direction limited upgrade grinding of buckets.
• Novice-Able to perform under direction limited upgrade grinding of wicket gates.
• Novice-Able to operate jib cranes and forklifts to move and position components for optimum grinding performance.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position 

• Operate main crane, jib crane and forklifts to move and position components for optimum grinding performance
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Keep Supervisor informed of problems regarding assigned task, schedule, safety, etc. as conditions arise
• Perform final upgrade grinding on runner to crown/ band weld radii
• Direct and train other Helpers in methods and techniques to grind complex geometrics.
• Perform final upgrade grinding wicket gate final blending
• Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Adapts to changes in the work environment such as delays or unexpected events
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Detail- oriented
• Problem solving skills
• Language skills
• Mathematical skills
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions
• Technical skills

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses or Certifications Required

• None

Environment and Working Conditions

• Consistent exposure to loud noises
• Regularly required to work near fumes or airborne particles; and vibration
• Occasionally required to work in high, precarious places
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Extreme heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally required to lift/ move up to 50 pounds

Travel Requirements (percent)

• None

Working Hours

• 3rd Shift 10:30pm-6:30am

Additional Information

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.