Welder / Fitter

Company: Custom Engineering Company
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: We are currently seeking 1st and 2nd shift Welder / Fitter for plate and structural fabrication work. ( $2.00 2nd shift differential) - Basic knowledge of fitting plate, structural material and pipe utilizing shop drawings, specifications and travelers - Use torches to cut/cope beams, cut/bevel plates and heat straighten parts - Knowledge of fitting and welding various materials; carbon steel, stainless steel, inconel and aluminum - Welding processes may include; Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Metal-cored Arc Welding (MCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) and Submerged Arc Weld (SAW) - Perform welding in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions - Produce consistent welds in accordance with shop drawings and customer specifications - Follow welding procedure specifications (WPS) to set up welding machines and check weld sizes with company-issued weld gages - Run overhead cranes and forklifts when necessary to move parts throughout the shop About Us Custom Engineering is a heavy fabrication, welding, and machine shop conveniently located less than a mile off the Bayfront Parkway on McClelland Ave. Our ability to complete complex jobs both long-run and short-run, top-of-the-line machinery, and outstanding quality allow us to serve many industries including oil & gas, construction, mining, transportation, power generation, and entertainment. Why Us By joining our team, you will be exposed to years of expertise and gain industry knowledge and experience that can lead to performance-based growth within the organization. Custom Engineering also offers unique benefits beyond what is listed below such as an annual all-company picnic, a company golf outing, and occasional pizza parties and cookouts. WELDER/FITTER CAREER BENEFITS AT CUSTOM ENGINEERING - Vacation: 80 hours to start - Ten paid holidays - Profit sharing - 401K with the company matching 50% on the first 6% of wages - Health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA - Highly rated by employees on Indeed/Glassdoor/Facebook Requirements: - Ability to read and understand shop drawings - Ability to pass various types of weld tests - Ability to understand standard welding symbols - Basic math skills - 1 - 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment - Crane experience - Forklift experience - Trade certification or equivalent experience - Must be authorized to work in the US Compensation details: 19-23 Hourly Wage PI61efa491cc31-25405-33546522

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