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Machine Operator

Custom Engineering Co.
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
Description:

Custom Engineering Co. is a premier single source supplier specializing in the manufacturing of large-scale metal fabrications. We are currently seeking a 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 $17-$20 (BOE) 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 





Compensation details: 17-20 Hourly Wage

Salary : $17 - $20

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