Welder/Fabricator II

Company Overview

Founded in 1963, Buckeye Fabricating Company is a custom manufacturer of ASME pressure vessels and process tanks. Our team builds high-quality, engineered equipment from raw material to finished product for customers across a wide range of industries.

Job Summary

Buckeye Fabricating is seeking a highly experienced Welder/Fabricator II to join our team building custom ASME pressure vessels and process tanks. Candidates must have demonstrated experience performing high-quality FCAW, GTAW (TIG), and GMAW (MIG) welding on carbon steel and stainless steel assemblies in a pressure vessel, process tank, piping, or heavy industrial fabrication environment.

This position is not repetitive production welding. Our Welder/Fabricators are responsible for interpreting fabrication drawings, fitting components, welding complete vessel assemblies, and producing code-quality work from print to finished product. Every project is custom, requiring advanced fabrication skills, strong blueprint reading abilities, attention to detail, and pride in workmanship.

Shift Opportunities

• 1st Shift: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, weld details, and shop travelers.
• Fit, fabricate, and weld custom ASME pressure vessels and process tanks from print to finished assembly.
• Perform FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding on carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
• Layout, fit, and assemble vessel components including shells, heads, nozzles, manways, supports, and structural attachments.
• Meet weld quality requirements and maintain dimensional tolerances throughout fabrication.
• Operate fabrication equipment including grinders, torches, positioners, and material handling equipment.
• Verify dimensions, fit-up quality, and weld integrity throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining production schedules and quality standards.
• Follow all safety, quality, and ASME code requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Welder/Fabricator in a heavy fabrication, pressure vessel, process tank, or similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Extensive FCAW (Flux Core) welding experience is required.
• Extensive GTAW (TIG) welding experience on carbon steel and stainless steel is required.
• Experience with GMAW (MIG/Hardwire) welding is required.
• Experience with carbon arc gouging is required.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and shop travelers.
• Experience fitting, fabricating, and assembling custom welded components from print to finished product.
• Strong knowledge of fit-up, weld sequencing, distortion control, and fabrication best practices.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience operating common fabrication equipment including grinders, torches, positioners, and related shop tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing code-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely, independently, and as part of a team in a fast-paced fabrication environment.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Previous experience fabricating ASME pressure vessels, process tanks, piping systems, or other heavy industrial equipment is strongly preferred.
• Candidates will be required to successfully complete pre-employment FCAW, GTAW (TIG), and GMAW welding tests, including both plate and pipe welding.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Why Join Buckeye?

• Premium wages
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Build custom pressure vessels and tanks from start to finish
• Work on unique, engineered projects, not repetitive production work
• Stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

Join a team where your skills matter, your work is valued, and every project is built with pride.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired hourly pay range for this position?
• Which welding process would you consider your strongest: FCAW (Flux Core), GMAW (MIG/Hardwire), or GTAW (TIG)? Please explain.
• Describe your experience fabricating and welding ASME pressure vessels, process tanks, or other heavy industrial equipment. Include the types of materials, welding processes (FCAW, GTAW, GMAW), thickness ranges, and your specific role in the fabrication process.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25