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.

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.

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two plus years of experience welding in a manufacturing or industrial setting required
• Two plus years of experience in forklift operation required
• Two plus years of experience in applicable QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) required

• Two plus years of experience in the use of 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
• 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 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:

• 1G & 3G Welding certification preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Forklift certification preferred

Testing Requirements:

****Welding Test Required****

Benefits

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)
• 401K and bonus
• 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