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Overview

The Welder position involves setting up welding machines, interpreting blueprints, and performing MIG and TIG welding on various materials. The role requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand or using a Welding Procedure Specification.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
  • MIG and TIG weld steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel components based on specifications.
  • Maintain welds on various items using a variety of processes for safety and functionality.
  • Ensure equipment is operating properly and safely; report and repair equipment issues.
  • Keep work areas clean and organized and care for all equipment and facilities.
  • Inspect parts with precision tools to ensure they meet requirements and specifications.
  • Test machines periodically to guarantee proper operation and fix issues during shifts.
  • Study blueprints from work layout to ensure accuracy in production tasks.
  • Ensure timely preparation and availability of all production materials.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 - 2+ years of experience as a welder in a production/manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Experience with steel, aluminum, and/or stainless steel required.
  • Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
  • Ability to identify, measure material, and produce quality products consistently.
  • Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, tape measures, and angle gauges.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Strong attention to details and analytical skills.
  • Forklift certification.
  • Current/active driver’s license.

Additional Information

  • Travel 10% of the time for meetings, deliveries, training, seminars, and conferences as needed.
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How this job compares in Sharon, 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 $27–$35/hr across 97 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 Sharon, PA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Sharon, PA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 254 other active welding openings from 158 employers. Browse welding jobs across 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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