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Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Welder 1

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDosquebradas, Risaralda, ColombiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high-school diploma is required.
  • At least one year of experience in structural welding, Hitachi-provided training, or welder certification is required.
  • Experience operating overhead bridge cranes is required.
  • Basic blueprint-reading knowledge is required.
  • Experience using hand tools, including a hammer, grinder, hand and magnetic drills, bench grinder, oxyfuel cutting equipment, and cold chisel, is required.
  • Knowledge or demonstrated competency in safety, integrity, and quality is required.
  • Knowledge or demonstrated competency in people management is required.
  • Knowledge or demonstrated competency in customer and societal focus is required.
  • Knowledge or demonstrated competency in innovation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Review fabrication designs to understand the characteristics of the tank or box and meet quality specifications.
  • Verify material availability to ensure materials are complete and production can continue.
  • Inspect and calibrate welding equipment to ensure it functions correctly.
  • Clean and polish pieces before welding, then polish the completed box to achieve a good finish.
  • Assemble pieces by tack welding them together to form the box.
  • Weld the tacked pieces and accessories to complete the box assembly.
  • Perform a leak-tightness test using penetrant dyes to check for porosity and meet quality requirements.
  • Make holes, cut and polish pieces as required by the design, using available area tools to meet design specifications.
  • Stop any process or activity when questions arise, and resolve them with the immediate supervisor or process supervisor to ensure technical specifications are met.

About the Company

Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Hitachi Energy provides systems and solutions for transmitting and distributing electricity. It sells and implements equipment such as transformers, high‑voltage gear, and grid automation tools that help move power from generation sites to homes and businesses. Its offerings include hardware and software that monitor, control, and optimize electrical grids, with AI, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and reliability. The company differentiates itself by combining its global engineering footprint with advanced digital technologies and a broad portfolio that covers transmission, distribution, and grid optimization, backed by a presence in more than 140 countries and a workforce of over 40,000. Its goal is to support a cleaner, more flexible, and carbon‑neutral energy future by modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$22M
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1900

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