Custom Engineering Careers

Welder / Fitter

Erie, PA

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Role family: Skilled trades
Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 26 Sept 2026

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Description

We are currently seeking 1st and 2nd shift Welder / Fitter for plate and structural fabrication work. $19.00- $23.00 ( $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

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