Fabrication Engineer/ Mechanical Designer

Stockmeister Construction Services; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Stockmeister Construction Services in Jackson, Ohio is seeking a Fabrication Engineer / Mechanical Designer. This role blends 3D design, mechanical problem-solving, fabrication, and project management, requiring hands-on work on the shop floor with welders and fabricators to develop practical, buildable solutions.

You will guide projects from initial problem through design, proposal, fabrication and installation, creating 3D models, shop drawings and assemblies with Inventor or SolidWorks, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in fabrication or design
• Experience reading and creating blueprints and shop drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on problem solving
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and shop personnel

Responsibilities

• Develop practical mechanical and fabrication solutions for client needs
• Create 3D models, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and assemblies
• Design using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent 3D CAD software
• Review blueprints, field measurements, and conditions
• Coordinate projects from concept to installation
• Assist with estimating, scheduling, and vendor coordination
• Provide field and installation oversight as needed

Skills

5+ years of relevant experience

Mechanical aptitude

Fabrication-oriented mindset

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

Job description

Stockmeister Construction Services is seeking a Fabrication Engineer / Mechanical Designer to join our fabrication team in Jackson, Ohio.

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We’re looking for someone who is mechanically minded and fabrication-oriented. This is not a position limited to sitting at a desk and producing drawings. The person in this role should be comfortable walking onto the shop floor, talking with a welder or fabricator, understanding a problem, taking measurements, and developing a practical solution that can actually be built.

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The position combines 3D design, mechanical problem-solving, fabrication, and project management. You’ll work closely with customers, our fabrication team, and Stockmeister’s construction project management personnel to take projects from initial problem through design, proposal, fabrication, and installation.

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Responsibilities

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Stockmeister Construction Services is seeking a Fabrication Engineer / Mechanical Designer to join our fabrication team in Jackson, Ohio.

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We’re looking for someone who is mechanically minded and fabrication-oriented. This is not a position limited to sitting at a desk and producing drawings. The person in this role should be comfortable walking onto the shop floor, talking with a welder or fabricator, understanding a problem, taking measurements, and developing a practical solution that can actually be built.

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The position combines 3D design, mechanical problem-solving, fabrication, and project management. You’ll work closely with customers, our fabrication team, and Stockmeister’s construction project management personnel to take projects from initial problem through design, proposal, fabrication, and installation.

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• Develop practical mechanical and fabrication solutions for customer and facility needs
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• Create 3D models, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and assemblies
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• Design using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent 3D CAD software
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• Review blueprints, specifications, field measurements, and existing conditions
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• Work directly with welders and fabricators to ensure designs are practical and buildable
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• Coordinate projects from concept and design through proposal, fabrication, and installation
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• Assist with estimating, material takeoffs, purchasing, scheduling, and vendor coordination
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• Coordinate with customers, construction project managers, fabricators, and field personnel
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• Provide occasional field and installation oversight
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• Help improve fabrication methods, shop processes, and efficiency
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Preferred Qualifications

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• 5+ years of relevant experience
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• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software
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• Experience with metal fabrication and welding
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• Familiarity with press brakes, CNC fiber lasers, saws, and other fabrication equipment
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• Ability to read and produce blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication/mechanical drawings
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• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
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• Experience with industrial equipment, facilities, maintenance, manufacturing, construction, or custom fabrication
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• Project management or project coordination experience
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• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, project managers, tradespeople, welders, and fabricators
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Education

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A degree or technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting/CAD, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred but not required for candidates with strong applicable experience.

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Position Details

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• Full-time
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• In-person in Jackson, Ohio
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• Office and fabrication shop environment
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• No remote work
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• Minimal travel, primarily for field measurements, customer coordination, or installation/project oversight
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• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off
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About Stockmeister Construction Services

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Stockmeister Construction Services is a family-owned, family-oriented company that’s 80 years strong.

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We’re looking for someone who wants to do more than produce drawings. We want someone who enjoys being presented with a problem and being part of the entire process of figuring it out, designing it, building it, and seeing the finished solution work.

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We Can Do. Together.

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Stockmeister Construction Services is an equal opportunity employer.