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Overview

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is a provider of power solutions and services that focuses on delivering scalable infrastructure for mission-critical environments. The Senior Field Assembly and Installation position involves installing and maintaining industrial power systems in various settings, requiring a highly skilled specialist who can work independently and provide technical direction.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, assemble, and repair industrial power systems enclosures and components.
  • Perform skilled welding, pipe fitting, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
  • Operate and test industrial equipment and systems to support installation and troubleshooting.
  • Audit field installations for quality and compliance, driving corrective actions as needed.
  • Train customers and site personnel on equipment operation and safety practices.
  • Provide technical direction to subcontractors and support project teams.
  • Diagnose problems and implement effective solutions independently.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and identify manufacturing imperfections.
  • Review service orders and coordinate field service appointments.
  • Communicate quality control issues to drive product improvements.
  • Produce detailed service reports and maintain accurate timekeeping.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial power systems or related environments.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2+ years of experience as a millwright or industrial electrician preferred.
  • Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in welding, pipe fitting, and mechanical assembly.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues independently.
  • Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel 90% of the time with little to no prior notice.
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.

Additional Information

  • Position is onsite in Lancaster, PA.
  • Ability to work in adverse conditions and at heights.
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How this job compares in West Chester, 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 $24–$35/hr across 134 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 West Chester, PA

West Chester, PA currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 8 employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 277 other active welding openings from 179 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in West Chester, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

Mission Critical Group currently has 2 other openings 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 TradeWorx (7), Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) (7), and Crash Champions (6). 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 $35/hr and York at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near West Chester, PA

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