Laborer / Welder – Darlington, PA

Sardello, Incorporated has served the freight and transit rail industry for decades, building on a business heritage dating back to 1950. Founded in 1970, we provide rebuilt equipment, components, and value-added services to customers across North America and beyond. Our reputation is built on reliability, quality, and keeping our customers’ equipment moving.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Laborer / Welder to join our production team. This hands-on role supports standard laborer duties, general welding, repair work, and production operations in a mechanical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify basic component parts and follow established work procedures.
• Accurately and legibly complete production documents on time.
• Understand and follow general quality requirements.
• Grind, clean, and inspect welds.
• Repair cracks and fill holes as needed.
• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated ferrous components according to instructions.
• Use tools and welding equipment in a mechanical/technical setting.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, safe work practices, and established company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent manufacturing experience/training.
• Minimum 1–3 years of welding experience preferred.
• Stick and MIG welding experience preferred.
• Welding certification preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret quality requirements, work instructions, procedures, production schedules, measurements, shipping and receiving documents, and tagging.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers.
• Ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to multitask, work under time constraints, meet deadlines, identify problems, and resolve issues efficiently.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of general plant practices, floor layout, and procedures.
• Understanding of quality requirements and manufacturing standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new skills immediately.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to effectively use tools and welding equipment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company policies.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent use of hands to handle, feel, and operate tools or materials.
• Regular ability to talk and hear in a production environment.
• Occasional sitting.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Indoor industrial manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to wet, hot, or humid conditions that are not weather-related.
• Work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Noise level may occasionally be loud.
• This is an in-person position and is not remote.

Pay

$18.00–$22.00/hour

Schedule

Full-time, day shift

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off