Fabrication Welder

Panelmatic•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Fabrication Welder to produce sheet metal parts that meet dimensional requirements. The role involves setting up and aligning parts according to shop prints, performing welding operations, and completing final fabrication assembly. Work is performed individually or as part of a small team to produce metal buildings and enclosures.

Requirements

At least two years of welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
At least two years of experience using basic tools such as squares, clamps, fillet gauges, and angle grinders.
At least two years of experience with a 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.
At least two years of experience with applicable Quality Assurance Procedures (QAPs).
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong analytical, observational, and active-listening skills.
Reliability and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to pass a physical, drug, driving, and background check.
Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds or more; stoop and bend; and sit, stand, and walk for more than four hours at a time.
Ability to read a tape measure and prints, convert decimals to fractions, and use conversion charts.
Excellent manual dexterity, color vision, and eyesight.
Alignment with company core values.
Passing the required welding test.

Nice To Haves

1G and 3G welding certifications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of forklift-operating experience.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Use shop prints to determine weld locations and meet specified weld size and length requirements.
MIG weld mild and stainless steel, including spray-transfer MIG welding.
Create basic fittings and adjust welding machines to maintain proper welds.
Remove material using grinding processes and perform finish grinding or surface finishing according to departmental requirements.
Read drawings and inspect parts for basic dimensions; inspect parts against complex engineered drawings.
Perform basic layouts, positioning, and alignment; cope and fit parts; maintain overall dimensions, squareness, and plumb during welding as needed.
Examine weld beads for acceptable attributes and repair improper welds.
Perform tack welding, stud welding, squaring of parts, and torch cutting.
Notify the lead person or Inspector when a product is ready for inspection.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and return tools to their proper locations each day.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA; term life insurance; AD&D; short-term disability; and long-term disability.
Panelmatic pays 100% of the employee-only medical premium.
Panelmatic pays 80% of medical premiums for other coverage levels, with the employee paying 20%.
401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%.
Scholarships and educational reimbursement.
Paid volunteerism and paid personal and professional development.
PTO and paid holidays.
Career advancement opportunities.
Competitive wages.
Family-friendly environment.