Custom Engineering Careers

Machine Operator

Erie, PA

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 20 Oct 2026

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Description

Custom Engineering Co. is a premier single source supplier specializing in the manufacturing of large-scale metal fabrications. We are currently seeking 1st and 2nd shift Full-time Machine Operator with experience in the steel industry to join our team at our Erie, PA location. The position offers an hourly rate of up to $22.00 BOE ($2.00 2nd shift differential) and the benefits shown below. 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.

BENEFITS OF THE MACHINE OPERATOR

Vacation: 80 hours to start
10 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
Company Events: annual picnic, golf outing, pizza parties, etc.

MACHINE OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Included, but not limited to)

Set up and remove work pieces from a machine per procedure
Proficiently use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and gauges to ensure conformance of specified tolerances
Ability to perform in-process inspections at a machine and adjust various offsets to ensure conformance of workpieces as required
Position and secure workpieces on machines using measuring instruments, holding devices, hand tools, and cranes
Study blueprints, lay outs, sketches, and work orders to determine tolerances and work procedures
Ability to recognize tooling types -- facemill, drill, taps, etc.

Requirements

Knowledge of addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals and calculate tooling speeds/feeds
Prior machining experience
Knowledge in general machining practices
Crane and forklift experience
Ability to read and understand documents and blueprints
Ability to use hand tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, tape measure, etc.)
Ability to lift 50 pounds to insert tooling, materials, and use lifting devices

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