Welder

Location:

Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

Job ID:

R0131827

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

General information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking Welder for its Crystal Springs, Mississippi location. This role is responsible for for assembly pieces of a transformer utilizing the Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) process. Employees have job duties that also include; reading blueprints, cutting metal, measuring and cutting materials and checking tolerances on finished work.

Responsibilities:

·       Handle transformers, welded assemblies, and miscellaneous parts with an overhead crane, jib hoist, and/or fork truck.

·       Identify parts and assemble transformers or assemblies from assembly prints.

·       Set up and connect welding machine, wire feeders, welding guns, and shielding gas regulators for Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) process.

·       Perform welding work as directed by Welding Supervisor.

·       Remove welds on transformers or other parts using the Air Carbon Arc Gouging process (electric arc and compressed air) or another method.

·       Perform air tests on certain portions of the transformer as required.

·       Perform grinding on transformers or welded assemblies as required.

·       Knowledge and ability to perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) on stainless steel and carbon steel.

·       Observe and follow all Hitachi Energy Safety protocols.

·       Attend Safety meetings and morning Start-up meetings as required.

·       Complete the required transformer checklists and documents.

·       Must successfully pass Hitachi Energy Welder Qualification tests.

Your background:

·       Diploma of vocational (welding) studies preferred.

·       Knowledge and skills acquired through previous experience.

·       1-year previous FCAW welding experience.

·       Knowledge in material handling and operation of hand power tools.

·       Knowledge of properly reading and understanding assembly/fabrication prints.

·       Attention to detail and self-motivated. Work with minimal supervision.

·       Ability to work any shift, weekends and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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