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Job Description

Overview

At Mission Critical Group (MCG), we deliver power reliability through the manufacturing of electrical systems for data centers and critical infrastructure. The Metal Shop Technician will assist in the fabrication and assembly of custom Switchgear structures to meet client specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the handling of raw steel and copper.
  • Assist in operation of metal shop machinery, including punch, brake, shear and saws.
  • Weld sheet metal goods and prep for coating.
  • Assemble metalwork and handle sheet metal goods.
  • Follow blueprint diagrams.
  • Be proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools.
  • Conduct fabrication, including saw cutting and drilling.
  • May be required to cross train, supporting other sections of the Company.
  • Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Minimum 2 years in general mechanical or metal working or associated field.
  • Experience in the use of hand tools and hand power tools.
  • Valid driver’s license (for service-related positions).
  • Satisfactory completion of additional background screening (if applicable).
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Follow verbal directions to meet production schedule.
  • Ability to use ruler, scale, tape measure, calipers.
  • Possess basic tools including gear wrenches, impact gun, torque wrenches, metric & standard sockets.
  • High dedication to quality of results to avoid rework.
  • Ability to work under pressure/time constraints.
  • Able to work with minimal direction and achieve objectives.

Additional Information

  • Shifts: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm or 7:00am - 5:30pm.
  • The job can be physically demanding, requiring standing for extended periods and potentially lifting and moving heavy materials (up to 50lbs).
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise, dust, and temperature variations (with appropriate PPE provided).
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How this job compares in North Wales, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$38/hr across 89 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 North Wales, PA

North Wales, PA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 227 other active welding openings from 144 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in North Wales, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

Mission Critical Group currently has 5 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 Hanwha Philly Shipyard (6), TradeWorx (6), and Greene Tweed (5). 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.

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