Fabrication Welder

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.
In 1989, the majority interest of the company was purchased by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our employees are also shareholders with dedication and commitment to the long-term success of the company.
Job Summary:
Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Metal Fabricator. The Fabricator 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.
Job Duties:
Consults blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structure; develops additional sketches if needed.
Selects appropriate material for each job based on the desired or necessary strength.
MIG welds mild and stainless steel.
Cuts, bends, and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions.
Measures, cuts, and welds pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions.
Hammers, chips, and grinds workpiece to cut, bend, and straighten metal to meet specifications.
Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
Connects pieces or secures seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws.
Performs assigned work on assembly such as punching holes for screws or bending gutters.
Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses.
Coordinates required shutdowns and startups of equipment with other departments after sheet metal installation.
Develops and maintains records for projects and repairs
Maintains clean and orderly workspace
Performs other related duties as assigned
Notify the lead person or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection
Maintains a clean and safe work area each day and returns tools to their proper locations
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Two plus years of experience welding in a manufacturing or industrial setting required
Two plus years of experience in forklift operating required
Two plus years of experience in the use basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle finder, 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
US work authorization without sponsorship 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
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
1G & 3G Welding certification preferred
Forklift certification preferred
Testing Requirements:
Welding Test Required
Benefits
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
Scholarships, 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