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Overview

AWE has been recognized as a Top Workplace, and it’s no surprise—our team is made up of individuals who take pride in craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional products. As a Weld Specialist I, you’ll play a hands-on role in creating industry-leading performance parts, focusing on MIG welding with a TIG development plan for long-term skill growth and career advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic MIG welding on thin-gauge 304 stainless steel tubing, brackets, and various assemblies.
  • Execute the shaping, fitting, and welding of raw materials in strict accordance with manufacturing jigs.
  • Ensure all welds meet structural integrity standards and exact visual criteria.
  • Maintain high-volume production output aligned with established production standard rates.
  • Assist in the maintenance and security of all manufacturing jigs.
  • Support product flow by operating equipment such as bandsaws, tube cutters, and metal benders.
  • Execute all assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Conduct Daily Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) reviews for all assigned equipment.
  • Provide proactive input and creative ideas for continuous improvements in shop processes.
  • Participate in the TIG Development Plan to expand technical skill sets.
  • Maintain a tidy, on-brand, and professional work environment.
  • Represent AWE Tuning professionally during external events as needed.
  • Adhere to all company policies and time-tracking requirements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Trade school or professional welding certifications preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in MIG welding, manufacturing, or a related field.
  • 1 – 3 years of general metal fabrication experience.
  • Proficiency in MIG welding, specifically with stainless steel.
  • Proficiency in measuring, cutting, deburring, and staging raw materials.
  • Basic knowledge of metal fabrication machinery.
  • Ability to interpret and follow manufacturing instructions.
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How this job compares in Horsham, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$36/hr across 162 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 Horsham, PA

Horsham, PA currently has 8 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 7 employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 321 other active welding openings from 197 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Horsham, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

AWE currently has 1 other opening live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8), and Phillips Tank & Structure (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, Braddock at $31/hr, and Malvern at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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