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Fitter/Welder

CRANE EQUIPMENT & SERVICE, INC
Eureka, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Fitter / Welder

Crane Equipment and Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced individual with a technical background to fill our fitter-welder position.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:.

· Ability to select equipment and plan part layout: cut, fit material, tack material, and weld out according to Engineering production drawings.

· Layout workpiece per drawing without guidance or current part fixtures.

· Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.

· Fits up materials/components/products per blueprints/job specifications within quality standards and allotted routing time.

· Required to set up, and adjust machines, and equipment to produce intolerance acceptable quality products.

· Required to perform quality tests, certifications, and production checks as required by Quality Assurance.

· Required to operate overhead crane, and forklift equipment, safely.

· Operates various tools and other machinery including mag-drill, punch press, horizontal saw, plasma cutter, carbon arc gouging, acetylene torch, and grinders, and other general manufacturing tools safely.

· Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions

· Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.

· Observe all safety and security procedures.

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

· Overtime/weekends are sometimes required.

· Required to ensure no delays in scheduled production.

· Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

· Must have own reliable transportation.

· Previous experience with 5S and lean manufacturing

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

· Must have had AWC certification.

· Proven 7-10 year of experience as a fitter welder

· Min 5-year welding GMAW(MIG) experience to be considered.

  • Comprehend the shop traveler, understand proper method of completing work center sequence, and understand that initialing and dating signify their agreement the work is complete and accurate.
  • Make mathematical calculations on the product to the proper specifications.
  • Accurately read and use a tape measure, compass, micrometer, mag level, protractor, versa gauge, and caliper
  • Must pass welding test and become Certified within 6 months.

All employees may be required to work at either the Eureka or Morton location.

· Highly motivated and willing to solve problems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

BENEFITS: We offer very competitive wages, paid vacation days, paid holidays, training reimbursements, 401k/profit sharing plan, and top tier health benefits. We also have a stringent, disciplined safety culture that works to bring each employee home each day without injury and illness.

All employees may be required to work at either the Eureka or Morton location.

Send all resumes to (and reference Fitter Welder) Sherrie.Boyer@ces-cranes.com. Visit our website: www.ces-cranes.com

EOE/Veteran/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Eureka, IL 61530: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28

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