Current Open Positions
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5 - Machinists (1st, 2nd)
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2 - Crane Operators (2nd)
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1 - Floorhand/Fitter (1st)
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​​1 - Welder (3rd)
Processes & Capabilities
Join Our Expert Team
We are looking for talent!
No experience needed because at Erie Forge & Steel, we don’t just hire talent—we develop it.
Begin your career in U.S. defense manufacturing with the help from Erie Forge & Steel (EFS) and Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM).
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Chat with our hiring specialist: +1 (814) 480-4513
*Click the "SUBMIT" button to email us your resume and application*
Erie Forge & Steel employs more than 60 highly skilled professionals in a proud USW union operation built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. We maintain an exceptional working relationship across every level of the organization—from leadership and engineering to our experienced shop floor craftsmen.
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We actively encourage employee engagement and open communication, empowering our team to contribute ideas that drive process improvements, operational excellence, and new market opportunities. This culture of shared ownership fuels continual improvement and supports sustainable growth for our customers and our company.
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​Medical Plan with Rx coverage
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Dental Plan
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Life Insurance (company paid)
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401(k) Plan (with company contribution)
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Short Term Disability (company paid)
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Paid Vacation
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Paid Holidays
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Profit Sharing
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$2,000 Referral Bonus
Build Your Future at Erie Forge & Steel
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​Erie Forge & Steel (EFS) is investing in tomorrow, securing $12 million in federal funding for 2026 to modernize its equipment and facilities. This commitment underscores EFS’s focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and building a strong future.
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As a proud member of Whemco Corp. for 25 years, EFS has a proven record of stability—no layoffs and no union strikes. We are an equal opportunity manufacturing employer and a United Steelworkers (USW) union facility that values its workforce.
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EFS offers competitive wages, comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to boost earnings through frequent overtime. Join a company where investment, stability, and opportunity come together.
Chat with our job placement specialist: +1 (814) 480-4513
Begin Your Career in U.S. Defense Manufacturing
At Erie Forge & Steel, we don’t just hire talent—we develop it.
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We proudly send our employees to Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) classes, a nationally recognized program designed to rapidly build the critical skills needed to support U.S. defense manufacturing. By offering ATDM training, you earn faster skill development through structured, hands-on learning and opportunities to support the Navy by machining, inspecting or welding critical shaft components. You can start your career with a company committed to investing in its workforce.
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Join Erie Forge & Steel and help us strengthen the U.S. defense manufacturing industry.​
Build skill. Build confidence. Build a career with purpose.
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What is ATDM
ATDM is an intensive, hands-on training program developed to strengthen the defense industrial base. It focuses on real-world manufacturing skills, modern equipment, and industry best practices—helping employees become productive faster while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
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What You Gain
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Precision machining and manufacturing fundamentals
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Blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
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CNC operations and advanced manufacturing processes
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Quality, inspection, and defense manufacturing standards
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Safety, compliance, and performance in high-reliability environments
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Why it Matters
By investing in ATDM training, Erie Forge & Steel helps you accelerate your learning, expand your technical skillset, and build a stable, long-term career in a mission-critical industry. You’ll work on components that support national defense while gaining training that sets you apart in advanced manufacturing.
Apply Now!
PHONE: +1 (814) 480-4513
*Click the "SUBMIT" button to email us your resume and application*