Fabrication Welder - 1st Shift

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 is seeking skilled Fabrication Welders to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will fabricate and weld sheet metal components used in electrical enclosures and metal structures. This position requires precision, strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Duties:

• Interpret shop drawings and welding symbols to perform accurate welds
• Perform MIG welding (mild and stainless steel), including spray transfer
• Set up, align, tack, and weld components to meet dimensional specifications
• Conduct fit-up, cope, and layout work for assemblies
• Operate fabrication tools and equipment (grinders, torches, plasma cutters, etc.)
• Inspect welds for quality, strength, and compliance with specifications
• Perform grinding, finishing, and weld repairs as needed
• Maintain dimensional accuracy (square, plumb, alignment) throughout fabrication
• Collaborate with team members and notify inspectors when work is ready
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Welding test required
• 2+ years of welding experience in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Proficiency in MIG welding (mild and stainless steel)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop prints
• Experience with fabrication tools (grinders, clamps, gauges, torches, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment
• Basic math skills (including measuring and conversions)
• Ability to pass weld test, background check, and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding certifications (1G, 3G)
• Forklift experience or certification
• Experience with fabrication equipment (press brake, laser, turret punch, etc.)
• High school diploma or GED

• 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 (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• 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