Job Description

Join Elma and help build high-reliability electro-mechanical products. In this hands-on role, you will support assembly, calibration, and testing of electro-mechanical devices—combining wiring/harness work with mechanical build activities to meet quality and safety standards. Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor. This is an onsite role in our Horsham, PA facility.

What You Will Do (Essential Functions) Read and follow engineering assembly drawings, bills of material (BOMs), work instructions, and manufacturing procedures Fabricate wire harnesses: splicing, crimping, soldering, and installing connectors (including Molex and AMP-style connectors) Assemble and calibrate electro-mechanical products and chassis Assemble and test mechanical systems using standard electronic test equipment Perform electrical parameter checks on final assemblies Monitor assigned work area needs/metrics and recommend process improvements Provide feedback and suggest design/documentation updates that better match real-world wiring and mechanical builds

What You Will Use Hand tools and power tools (cutters, strippers, crimpers, etc.) Measuring devices and light equipment Standard electronic test equipment (e.g., meters, oscilloscopes, frequency generators)—preferred experience

What You Bring (Required) High School Diploma (or equivalent) Basic experience using hand and power tools; strong mechanical aptitude Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety Ability to communicate effectively and work well with cross-functional teams Commitment to keeping a clean, organized, and safe work area

Preferred Qualifications Associate degree (or higher) in Electronic Technology or related coursework Soldering experience (J-STD-001 preferred) Familiarity with Military/DoD environments or requirements Up to ~5 years of experience in a technical and/or assembly environment

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Roughly 50% electrical/wiring (routing/dressing cables, crimping, soldering) and 50% mechanical assembly using hand tools and measuring devices ESD grounding shoes and/or wrist strap required while working in the assembly facility Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs during chassis assembly and completion Approximately 50% sitting and 50% standing/walking on concrete floors Repetitive work, standing for extended periods, stair use, reaching (about 15%), and occasional heavy lifting

Why Join Elma? At Elma Electronic, you will be part of a team that builds high-quality, mission-critical products used in demanding industries. This is a great opportunity to grow your hands-on technical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing enviroment.

What we offer: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for hands-on learning and career growth A team-oriented culture that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement Stable, growing company with global presence Clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Elma Electronic is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

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 $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 147 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 6 employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 321 other active welding openings from 196 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.

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 York at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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