Job description LOOKING FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY where you make parts for planes, trains, Ford pickup trucks, oil well drilling and much more? We are growing and looking for machinists of all skill levels. Build and expand your career at Modern. Some experience in blueprint reading and/or precision measuring is needed to begin machinist training. Beginning Machinists: Trainees are taught by seasoned employees how to precisely measure parts with special gages and read blueprints. You will take metal and cut it, rip it and change a hunk of metal to a super functioning part that is used throughout the world. Structured training classes. For the Seasoned Machinist : What are your career goals? Set-up, Programming, Supervisor, Engineer, metrology? Tuition reimbursement and OTJ training. If you desire a stable job, JOIN OUR TEAM and earn competitive, full-time wages while training for your career! WE OFFER: -Competitive Pay -Excellent health, vision and dental benefits -11 Paid holidays, paid vacation -Life insurance, short-term disability -401(k) with company match. EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT & GOOD WORK-LIFE BALANCE • Company paid educational courses. • Summer picnics • Mid-winter parties • Employee Advisory Board JOB OVERVIEW: This is a stable full-time job with onsite training, career growth/development, and extensive educational opportunities. Good work life balance. Basic Responsibilities: • Operate tools for making stuff to change raw metal into precise finished parts. • Here are the inspection tools to know what you are making meets the drawing: precision micrometers, dial/digital calipers, dial indicators and depth gages. • You make, you verify, and you decide what adjustments are needed, based on inspection results. • Develop traceability by documenting and entering your results data for future knowledge and process improvement. • machine set-up Apply today so we can discuss complete job duties! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance
See More Details >>About the Role: We are seeking a CNC Mill-Lathe Machinist to join our 2nd shift team. Responsible for the setup, Mazatrol programing, operating, and inspection of the final product, ensuring it is free from defects and ready for the next production stage. Responsibilities include: • Day to day operation of CNC milling and Lathe machines following work lists, shop routers or direction from immediate supervisor while maintaining work schedule with a goal of improving safety and/or production. • Operator is responsible for all set up, programming. • Basic programming knowledge of machine being hired for (Mazak or Okuma). • Write programs for basic parts. • Set-up tooling prior to running part and recognize potential tool interference. • Demonstrate the ability to learn back setup. • Operate overhead cranes, clamping devices. • Perform similar and related duties as assigned by supervisor. • Maintain clean and safe work area. • Complete tasks timely and efficiently in accordance with expectations as directed by supervisor. • Able to operate tools including but not limited to, hand tools, manual machine tools, torch, drill press, etc. • Ability to learn Eriez labor and work order collection system. • Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered. Requirements • High school diploma OR GED • Skill or experience with Mazatrol programing • Program, set up and operate horizontal and vertical CNC machining centers including the setting of all tooling and fixtures, proper feeds and speeds, using both carbide and high-speed steel tools. • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and use Advanced mathematics and formulas. • Use a variety of precision measuring instruments with proficiency. • Experience in programming and operating, (acknowledged training preferred) using Mazatrol or conversational control systems to create programs from engineering drawings. • Ability to learn machining processes through formal training, including knowledge of materials, feeds, speeds, tooling, inserts, coolant, drills, taps, etc. Benefits • 401(k) • Employer 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Hourly pay Range: $23.23/hr. to $25.55 (commensurate with experience) + 6% second shift differential premium Eriez is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
See More Details >>Description: Custom Engineering is currently seeking 2nd shift CNC Machinists to operate horizontal boring mills, vertical mills and bridge mills. • Create a set up and remove workpieces from a machine per procedure • Proficiently use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and gauges to ensure conformance of specified tolerances • Proficient at performing in-process inspections at a machine and adjusting 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 • Proficient knowledge in general machining practices • Ability to recognize tooling types and procedures for machining close tolerances 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. 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: Trade Certification or equivalent experience. Experience in CNC operation/schooling Proficient in reading and understanding documents, blueprints and basic GD&T Knowledge of addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals and calculate tooling speeds and feeds Proficient knowledge of CNC controls and G-code commands Ability to adjust/set tool lengths, set work offsets, and make adjustments within a program Crane experience Forklift experience Must be authorized to work in the US
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Erie, PA, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that blend hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, provide essential skills in CNC machine operation, blueprint reading, and material properties. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a significant number in Pennsylvania, and the field is projected to see little or no change in employment from 2023 to 2033, though approximately 35,400 openings are expected each year due to retirements and career transitions. Apprentices in Erie earn an average of $800 per week, with experienced machinists often surpassing $40,000 annually, reflecting the strong earning potential in this skilled trade.