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Overview

The R&D Fabrication Specialist I will support AWE's engineering and product development initiatives through precise and timely execution of tasks. This hands-on role involves prototype production, welding, equipment maintenance, and documentation, requiring technical proficiency and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Complete assigned tasks accurately and on schedule.
  • Fabricate fixtures and prototype components with skill and attention to detail.
  • Perform MIG/TIG welding as required for production needs.
  • Photograph and document the development of both new and existing systems.
  • Conduct daily Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) reviews for all assigned equipment.
  • Ensure prototype materials and supplies are adequately stocked.
  • Operate all shop equipment safely and proficiently.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including worktables, lift areas, and equipment.
  • Participate actively in brainstorming sessions, training, and project meetings.
  • Attend AWE events and represent the company in a professional manner.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • 1–3 years of hands-on metal fabrication experience (MIG/TIG welding, cutting, and fitting).
  • 1–3 years of automotive technician experience.
  • Strong MIG and TIG welding experience.
  • Proficiency in metal fabrication, including the use of machinery such as cutting band saws.
  • Ability to fabricate fixtures, reading build books and prototype components from engineering specifications.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and build books.
  • Familiarity with Google Docs; Adobe Acrobat experience is a plus.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to represent AWE's brand professionally.
  • Strong technical proficiency and teamwork skills.
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How this job compares in Horsham, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $23/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $19–$27/hr across 9 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 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 254 other active welding openings from 158 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), Hanwha Philly Shipyard (6), and TradeWorx (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 $30/hr and York at $25/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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