Skills That Lead to Paychecks in Waterville, Ohio with Swanton Welding
Not sure what to do after high school, or considering a career change? Finding a career that offers creativity, stability, and room to grow can feel challenging if you want to avoid student loan debt. Welding offers residents of Waterville, Ohio a practical, high-demand career path where you can earn while you learn. At Swanton Welding, you’ll receive hands-on training, develop industry-leading skills, and contribute to meaningful projects while building a long-term career.
Many recent graduates and career changers find it difficult to locate a path where they can earn while they learn and develop real, practical skills. Welding and fabrication address these challenges by providing hands-on experience, strong earning potential, and opportunities for long-term advancement. For residents of Waterville, Ohio, Swanton Welding offers the training, mentorship, and support needed to turn those opportunities into a lasting career.
Hands-On Training for Real Career Success
Unlike traditional classroom learning, welding and fabrication allow you to develop skills while working on real-world projects. At Swanton Welding, you’ll gain practical experience starting on day one. Our training programs are built around learning by doing, so you can quickly apply techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding in real work settings.
You will work closely with experienced welders and fabricators who guide you through each stage of the process. This mentorship helps ensure you’re learning correct techniques, safety procedures, and industry standards while building confidence and technical ability.
Our team also focuses on versatility. You will work with different types of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and learn to operate advanced equipment safely and efficiently. By the end of your training, you will be prepared for projects across multiple industries, from manufacturing to custom fabrication.
Why Welding and Fabrication Provide Long-Term Stability
One of the key benefits of welding and fabrication is strong job stability. Skilled welders are in high demand nationwide, and employers need professionals who can work safely, efficiently, and with precision. Choosing this path means developing a skill set that will continue to be valuable for years to come.
Welding also offers career growth that directly reflects your effort and commitment. Entry-level roles provide paid, hands-on experience while opening the door to more advanced positions. As you build skills and earn certifications, you can increase your earning potential and take on more complex work. Many Swanton Welding team members progress into leadership roles or specialize in areas such as fabrication or painting, expanding their career options.
Roles That Support Learning and Growth
Swanton Welding offers a variety of roles for residents of Waterville, Ohio that create a clear path for advancement, including:
- Welder: Work on structural, custom, and heavy industrial projects using MIG, TIG, and Stick welding methods. Develop the ability to produce high-quality welds while handling materials safely and effectively.
- Fabricator: Assemble and build metal and steel components, interpret engineering blueprints, and ensure each project meets exact specifications. Fabricators strengthen both technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Paint Sprayer: Prepare metal surfaces and apply protective coatings for finishing. This role requires attention to detail and ensures all products meet strict quality and safety standards.
Each position helps build discipline, technical ability, and teamwork. You will gain experience in safety practices, material handling, and quality inspection, preparing you to become a skilled and versatile professional.
Earn as You Build Your Skills
Unlike traditional education paths, you can begin a welding career without taking on student loan debt. Swanton Welding offers full-time positions where you earn a competitive wage while developing your skills. This setup helps you build financial independence while gaining valuable hands-on experience at the same time.
Our training programs are designed to strengthen your technical abilities and industry knowledge. You will work on real projects using advanced equipment, gaining practical experience that prepares you to move into higher-paying positions more quickly.
Mentorship That Drives Career Growth
Mentorship plays a key role in success at Swanton Welding. You will be matched with experienced professionals who support you throughout your training. These mentors provide hands-on instruction in welding techniques, safety practices, quality standards, and problem-solving skills.
Learning from experienced welders helps accelerate your development. You will receive ongoing feedback that strengthens your abilities, improves efficiency, and builds your understanding of high-quality workmanship standards. Mentorship also helps guide your professional growth, allowing you to identify career paths that align with your skills and goals.
Commitment to Safety and Professional Growth
Welding and fabrication require a strong commitment to safety standards. At Swanton Welding, your safety comes first, with provided protective gear, hands-on training for equipment use, and continuous support. You will learn to work safely and confidently while focusing on developing your skills and completing projects effectively.
Professional development goes beyond safety training. Swanton Welding provides opportunities to earn certifications and participate in skill-building programs that strengthen your expertise and improve your career prospects. These certifications can open the door to specialized roles, higher pay, and greater advancement opportunities.
Unlimited Career Growth Opportunities
At Swanton Welding, your career development is supported at every stage. Entry-level employees can advance into roles such as lead welder, project manager, or trainer based on performance, skill, and dedication. You are never confined to a single position, and growth opportunities are built into every role.
Advanced training gives you the ability to take on more complex projects and leadership responsibilities. You can broaden your skill set, learn advanced techniques, and earn certifications that boost your industry value. The combination of hands-on experience, mentorship, and ongoing development creates a flexible and rewarding career path.
A Creative Career You Can Take Pride In
Welding and fabrication give you the opportunity to work creatively with your hands while producing real, physical results every day. From building custom metal components to assembling large industrial structures, each project pushes your skills and creativity.
Unlike many jobs where the results are not visible, welding offers immediate feedback and a strong sense of accomplishment. You can see the structures and products you help build and take pride in the quality of your craftsmanship. This career blends precision, creativity, and hands-on skill in a way few other fields can match.
Join Our Team Near Waterville, Ohio
If you are ready to take control of your future, Swanton Welding is ready to help residents of Waterville, Ohio launch their careers. Our team offers hands-on training, ongoing mentorship, access to modern, state-of-the-art equipment, and clear opportunities for career advancement.
Whether you are a recent high school graduate looking to avoid college debt, someone making a career change, or a hands-on learner interested in a skilled trade, Swanton Welding provides the resources and support needed to help you succeed.
Explore our open positions near Waterville, Ohio today and take the first step toward a fulfilling, high-demand career.Your future in welding and fabrication begins here.
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Glass Furnace Rebuild – Support Steel
A client proposed and drew the initial design of this support steel project. It will encase and support a glass melting furnace for the engineered reinforcements industry. Swanton Welding supplied materials such as tie rods, platform steel, stairs, and ladders for the 20 ft tool glass melting furnace. Fabrication, blasting, and painting were customized to […]
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Stainless Steel Platform
Custom fabricated stainless structural steel platform with carbon steel columns and handrails.
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Ladle Maintenance Carts
Customer needed a way to conveniently transport large ladles to areas where they will be used.
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Fulton County Hospital Office Addition
Swanton Welding was tasked with fabricating the steel framework for the new Fulton County Hospital addition in Wauseon, Ohio. We appreciated the opportunity to support Rupp/Rosebrock, Inc. and their construction crews as they constructed a four-story medical building that will attach to Fulton County Hospital. The team at Swanton Welding used our beam line to […]
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Vertical Clarifiers with Thickeners
These were vertical clarifier tanks used to separate certain materials from water.
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CVG Airport Canopy
Fabrication of two large canopies out of steel tubing to be installed at an airport. The canopies were fully assembled in shop prior to shipping. Both canopies were hot dip galvanized to withstand the corrosive installation environment.
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Inclined Plate Clarifier
Swanton Welding Company recently completed fabrication of an Inclined Plate Clarifier with an integrated Thickening Tank, a large-scale build designed for industrial wastewater treatment. We delivered the final assembly to Blythewood, South Carolina, where it will be used to remove metals and paint solids from wastewater streams. This project kicked off on December 3rd and […]
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1270 Dredge
Swanton Welding Company began working on this Dredge project in February of 2022 with a wrap-up in October of 2022. This dredge is a medium-sized dredge that offers excellent rates for dredging depths up to fifty feet. This type of dredge is typically used for ports, harbors, rivers, and inland waterway dredging projects, as well […]
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Lamella Style Inclined Plate Clarifier
Swanton Welding was contracted to fabricate a Lamella Style Inclined Plate Clarifier that will ship to Mt. Holly, NC, when completed. This fabrication will serve as a wastewater clarifier for the facility in North Carolina. Swanton began this project in June of 2024, and it is currently ongoing. When completed, we expect the fully assembled […]
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Acid Furnace Fabrication
Swanton Welding & Machining was approached by a chemical industry customer to fabricate a 125,000 lbs. acid furnace. We first drafted complete shop fabrication drawings for the furnace using AutoCAD software. We then used a variety of fabrication methods to complete the A516 grade 70 and A-36 grade steel furnace, including: drilling, rolling, laser cutting, […]
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CE Boiler Stack Replacement
Swanton Welding was responsible to create a drawing based printed CAD drawings to design and fabricate a replacement stack out of A588 material for the refinery
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Clarifier Tank Project
At Swanton Welding, we have the expertise and resources to meet all your large scale project requirements at our state-of-the-art facility. As your trusted partner in welding and fabrication projects, we are committed to providing exceptional craftsmanship, reliable service, and timely project completion. An example of our capabilities is the recent construction of a sizable […]
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Ship Loader Lifting Truss
Swanton Welding Company recently wrapped up fabrication of a Ship Loader Lifting Truss, a large two-piece assembly designed for a Bruks Siwertell loading system. The finished components will be shipped to Enviva in Wilmington, North Carolina, demonstrating our ability to move oversized fabrications across long distances without issue. The project ran from August 11 to […]
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125 Ton Steam Car
We built a 125 Ton Steam Car. We fabricated it, blasted and painted it, did the assembly, electrical work, and shop tested it.
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Steel Thrustframe Fabrication
A customer from the gas exploration industry approached Swanton Welding & Machining to fabricate an A36 and A-514 steel thrustframe weldment. The 225,000 lbs weldment was fabricated using a variety of processes, including CNC milling, MIG welding, drilling, laser cutting, bending, tapping and forming. The 54′ long and 8′ wide thrustframe was skillfully fabricated using […]
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Discharge Hopper, Clarifier, Clarifier Structure, Catwalk & Stairs, Auger
We custom built a large Discharge Hopper, a Clarifier used to remove slurry, the Clarifier Structure, accessible Catwalk & Stairs, and a custom Auger for the Clarifier. The most interesting thing about this project was its overall size and the custom auger we built.
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Truck Dump Project
Swanton Welding fabricated two truck dump platforms. These are used in various industries where semi or other large trucks are driven onto a platform for unloading. After securing the truck, the platform is raised high into the air, and the load on the truck is transferred via gravity into a bin or hopper. Our client builds […]
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Accumulator Tower for Metal Coating Process
Structural Steel Tower This project consisted of constructing two similar towers. The entry side is pictured and the exit side can be seen in the distance. This new customer to Swanton Welding requested the project to be finish painted before it was delivered. These structural steel towers were assembled in the field and required very […]
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Bottom Casing for Glass Furnace
This custom fabrication project was for approximately 30 Bottom Casings for a Glass Furnace. Each section had to have pads custom machined to ensure it was within 1 mm of flatness. After the individual casings were completed, we had to shop assemble the entire length of them and use a transit to ensure their critical […]
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Steel Stack Fabrication
Swanton Welding & Machining was approached by a client from the clean air industry to fabricate 950,000 lbs. of steel stacks. Eight large stacks were fabricated using a variety of processes including rolling, bending, forming and MIG welding. The stacks were fabricated using a combination of material such as, A36 steel and 304 and 409 […]
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Tire Separator and Hopper
The project involved making a hopper & separator for a tire recycling plant. The hopper was designed to dump truckloads of used tires. It has a motor and sliding floor system that was sloped to feed the tires to the separator, which would separate the tires based on size and feed them to additional equipment […]
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4100 Grillage Fabrication
Barge Stabilizer Swanton Welding took on a project with a simple goal: support a 1500 tons crane with two barges. The heavy duty steel frame binding the two barges together, and the crane would be used to drive in bridge pilings.
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Bridge and Boardwalk
Swanton Welding was contracted to build a bridge and boardwalk for a client in Westfield, IN. Our estimation team and project manager worked with the client to make sure we provided an accurate and complete quote and timeline. This project took place from late May through late September of 2024. This bridge and boardwalk, weighing […]
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Double Drop Trailer
Swanton Welding Company was contracted to construct a double drop trailer for a client in Ottawa, OH. The project took under two months after a mid-July 2024 start, with completion in early September 2024. A double drop trailer, also known as a lowboy trailer, transports oversized loads considered too large for a standard trailer on […]
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Purification System Filter
Waste Water Separator This project’s client needed a water tight clarifier tank fabricated. We had to build, weld, leak test, shop assembly, blast, caulk, and paint the tank. In the end, we delivered a completed clarifier tank assembly. Completion Date March 7, 2017 Materials All materials were carbon steel Fabrication Methods This project utilized […]
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Industrial Conveyor Fabrication
An agricultural industry client approached Swanton Welding & Machining to fabricate twelve, 5,000 lbs conveyor components. Utilizing AutoCAD 2009, we first drafted complete shop fabrication drawings of the component. We then fabricated the 20′ long, 3’6″ high and 8′ wide conveyor section using a CNC beam line, saws, and drills. After fabrication, during which we […]
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Replacement Boom
It is basically the structural arm for a heavy duty conveyor ship loader.
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Stainless Steel Hopper
We custom fabricated this stainless steel hopper and finished it off with a polished interior for food grade application.
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Catalytic Converter
Fabricated stainless steel Catalytic Converter w/ Pipe Bundle. A customer approached us about doing this job out of stainless steel with the stainless pipe bundle being made out of a special seamless tubing. The timeline was critical as the customer had a two day plant outage scheduled and they needed this unit installed during that […]
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Support Structure
Swanton Welding is fully equipped to meet all your large-scale structural steel project requirements in-house at our cutting-edge USA facility. We take pride in being a dedicated partner in the success of every fabrication project we complete. Recently, we collaborated with a client based in South Carolina to construct a support structure. Given its critical […]
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Mixing Tank Fabrication
A customer from the water treatment industry approached Swanton Welding & Machining to fabricate a mixing tank assembly. The 50,000 lbs. tank assembly was made up of many different parts and systems including rapid mix, reactor and clarifier tanks, a 16′-8″ long platform, and a 15′ high draft tube. To fabricate these components and many […]