Machine Operator

Custom Engineering Company•Erie, PA
•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Custom Engineering Co. is seeking full-time Machine Operators for first- and second-shift work at its Erie, Pennsylvania location. The company specializes in manufacturing large-scale metal fabrications and seeks candidates with steel-industry experience. The position pays up to $22.00 per hour, based on experience, with a $2.00 second-shift differential. The role offers exposure to industry expertise and experience that may support performance-based growth within the organization.

Requirements

  • Prior machining experience.
  • Knowledge of general machining practices.
  • Knowledge of addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals, and ability to calculate tooling speeds and feeds.
  • Crane and forklift experience.
  • Ability to read and understand documents and blueprints.
  • Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and tape measures.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds to insert tooling and materials and use lifting devices.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and remove workpieces from machines according to procedures.
  • Use measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges, to verify that workpieces meet specified tolerances.
  • Perform in-process inspections at machines and adjust offsets as needed to ensure workpiece conformance.
  • Position and secure workpieces on machines using measuring instruments, holding devices, hand tools, and cranes.
  • Review blueprints, layouts, sketches, and work orders to determine tolerances and work procedures.
  • Recognize tooling types such as facemills, drills, and taps.

Benefits

  • 80 hours of vacation to start.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • Profit sharing.
  • 401(k) with the company matching 50% of the first 6% of wages.
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; flexible spending account (FSA).
  • Company events, including an annual picnic, golf outing, and pizza parties.
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