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Salary: $19 – $23 per hour

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 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



Compensation details: 19-23 Hourly Wage





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Job details

Title
Welder / Fitter
Employer
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Location
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Published
Sep 25, 2026
Closes:
Sep 28, 2026
Job type
Industry Jobs
Field
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Salary

Salary: $19 – $23 per hour

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