Welder / Fitter

Custom Engineering Co.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy fabrication is seeking a Welder/Fitter for plate and structural fabrication work. The role involves welding various materials and operating machinery, offering competitive pay and benefits such as vacation, profit sharing, and health insurance. Join a team that values expertise and provides growth opportunities.

Benefits

Vacation: 80 hours to start

Ten paid holidays

Profit sharing

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Ability to pass various weld tests.
• Understanding of standard welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
• Use torches to cut/cope beams and heat straighten parts.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move parts.

Skills

Ability to read and understand shop drawings

Basic math skills

Crane and forklift operation experience

Education

Trade certification or equivalent experience

Job description

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We are currently seeking 1st and 2nd shift Welder / Fitter for plate and structural fabrication work.

• 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 such as 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
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move parts throughout the shop

About Us

Custom Engineering is a heavy fabrication, welding, and machine shop located less than a mile off the Bayfront Parkway on McClelland Ave. Our capabilities in completing complex jobs, using top-of-the-line machinery, and maintaining high-quality standards enable us to serve industries including oil & gas, construction, mining, transportation, power generation, and entertainment.

Why Us

Joining our team offers exposure to industry expertise and opportunities for growth within the organization. We also host various employee events such as an annual picnic, golf outings, and casual gatherings like pizza parties and cookouts.

WELDER/FITTER CAREER BENEFITS AT CUSTOM ENGINEERING

• Vacation: 80 hours to start
• Ten paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• 401K with company match of 50% on the first 6% of wages
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and FSA
• Highly rated by employees on Indeed, Glassdoor, Facebook

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to read and understand shop drawings
• Ability to pass various weld tests
• Understanding of standard welding symbols
• Basic math skills
• 1-3 years of related experience in manufacturing or fabrication
• Crane and forklift operation experience
• Trade certification or equivalent experience
• Authorization to work in the US

Compensation: $19-$23 per hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing