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Overview

The Production Operator position involves carrying out parts production, inspection, packaging, and machine operation duties. The role requires a minimum of 1-2 years of manufacturing experience and emphasizes teamwork, safety, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out parts production, inspection, packaging and machine operation duties.
  • Set up machinery and ensure all materials are readily available.
  • Read tape measure to the 1/16”, dial calipers, and Vernier calipers.
  • Operate multiple machines such as metal fabrication equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Select and program adjustments in computer program.
  • Effectively monitor production equipment.
  • Assist the shop maintenance technicians as necessary.
  • Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work space.
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations.
  • Assist in other departments as assigned.
  • Participate in project teams to help improve the company.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1-2 years manufacturing experience.
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience setting up and operating manufacturing equipment.
  • Basic math skills – fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
  • Ability to read blueprints and perform a flat layout.
  • HS Diploma or GED, technical school a plus.
  • Mechanically inclined.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Willingness to work as a team member and positive attitude is a must.
  • Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay Structure
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Benefits

Competitive Pay Structure
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Collegeville, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, manufacturing welder jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$42/hr across 10 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Collegeville, PA

Collegeville, PA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 315 other active welding openings from 205 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (15), Aerotek (11), and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, York at $27/hr, and Lancaster at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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