Panel Fabricator

SJE Inc.; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Benefits package

Commute

Job summary

SJE, located in Ashland, Ohio, is hiring a Panel Fabricator to build control panels for water and wastewater projects. You will fabricate panels, back plates, inner doors and brackets, and perform cutting, bending, filing, and hole punching per layout. Daily work includes marking components on enclosures and ensuring accuracy.

We value quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team environment at the Ashland site.

Qualifications

• Metal fabrication including drilling, punching, tapping, cutting, etc.
• Using power tools such as jigsaws, drills, grinders.
• Reading tape measures and following layout drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate parts to build control panels for water/wastewater industry.
• Cut, bend, file, tap, and punch holes for aluminum and mild steel panels.
• Review work orders and suggest continuous improvement ideas.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Power tools

Tape measure reading

Tools

Metal shear

Break

Plasma cutter

Hydraulic punch

Job description

Job Overview

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry‑leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Panel Fabricator to support our OEC and CSI brands. Our OEC (Ohio Electric Control) brand is a leading provider of engineered electrical control panels for the water and wastewater industries, along with drip irrigation systems, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Our CSI brand is a leading provider of liquid level control products, including panels, alarms, floats, and accessories. Check us out at OEC.com , CSIControls.com or SJEinc.com ! This role will work out of our Ashland, OH location.

The job

As our Panel Fabricator, you will be fabricating parts that will be used to build control panels that keep our business alive. These control panels control the movement of water to cities, municipalities, and homes for our water and wastewater industry clients. You will be responsible for fabricating custom panels, back plates, inner doors, and brackets, along with cutting, forming, and creating openings for mounting components on enclosures per layout. Every day you will cut, bend, file, tap, and punch holes for aluminum and mild steel control panels. This position will also review work orders for errors and suggest ideas for continuous improvement.

Skills and Requirements

• Metal fabrication consisting of drilling, punching, tapping, cutting, etc.
• Using power tools such as jigsaws, power drills, and grinders
• Reading tape measures and following layout drawings and schematics

Experience using a metal shear, break, plasma cutter and hydraulic punch is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Holiday policy: Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• Benefits Package: We offer health, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance as well as dental, vision programs and other benefit options. Full benefits package available.
• Commute: 2221 Ford Drive, Ashland, OH 44805.

Why Work With Us

At SJE we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem‑solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Build a legacy with a company where you’re not just working—you’re building.

Learn more and apply online at www.sjeinc.com. SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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