Fabrication Welder

Panelmatic Inc; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) matched

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. in Youngstown, OH, designs and builds custom control panels for diverse industries.

The Fabrication Welder performs MIG welds on mild and stainless steel, sets up parts per shop prints, and contributes to final fabrication and assembly of metal buildings and enclosures. The role requires 2+ years welding experience in a manufacturing setting, strong measurement and layout skills, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of welding experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to read shop prints and interpret welding requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management and reliability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to pass physical, drug and background checks.

Responsibilities

• MIG welds mild and stainless steel per shop prints.
• Set up and align parts for welding and final fabrication.
• Inspect parts for basic dimensions and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report issues to lead.
• Perform cope and fit and finish grind per department standards.

Skills

Welding experience

Reliability

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification (1G/3G) preferred

Tools

Squares

Clamps

Fillet gauge

Angle grinder

Measuring tools

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Fabrication Welder. The Fabrication Welder produces a variety of sheet metal parts, which meet dimensional requirements. Set up and align parts per shop prints in preparation for welding and perform welding operations, and final fabrication assembly. Working either individually, or as part of a small team to produce metal buildings and enclosures.

Requirements

Job Duties:

• Reference shop prints to determine where each weld is to be performed and meet the size and length requirements of each weld specified
• MIG welds mild and stainless steel
• Create basic fittings
• Adjust the machine to maintain proper welds
• Removes material using grinding process
• Reads drawings and inspect parts for basic dimensions
• Performs basic layouts (positioning and alignment)
• Inspects parts against complex engineered drawings
• Spray transfers MIG weld
• Examines weld bead for acceptable attributes
• Performs cope and fit
• Maintains overall dimensions, square, and plum during the welding process as needed
• Finish grind, surface finishing based on departmental requirements
• Repairs improper welds
• Tack welds
• Stud welds
• Square parts
• Torch cutting
• Notify the lead person or Inspector when product is ready for inspection
• Maintains a clean and safe work area each day and returns tools to their proper locations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two plus years of experience welding in a manufacturing or industrial setting required
• Two plus years of experience in the use basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle grinder, etc.) required
• Two plus years of experience in shear, brake press, turret punch, CNC laser, ironworker, band saw, welding machine, cutting torch, plasma cutter, grinder, overhead crane, ratchet straps, and other hand tools required
• Two plus years of experience in applicable QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) required
• High levels of organizational and time management skills required
• High levels of analytical, observational, and active listening skills required
• High levels of reliability required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to stoop and bend required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to read a tape measure and prints required
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion charts required
• Excellent manual dexterity required
• Excellent color vision and eyesight required
• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1G & 3G Welding certification preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Two plus years of experience in forklift operating required
• Forklift certification preferred

Testing Requirements:

• Welding Test Required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years