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 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, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions

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

Permanent