Industrial Welding & Fabrication Careers

At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.

Swanton Welding Company is seeking a Fabricator that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Swanton, Ohio location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 4:00pm.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fabricator's responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

• Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat resistant gloves, flame resistant (FR) clothing, protective masks, and safety toed footwear.
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Ability to fabricate and construct metal and steel components
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Ability to specialize in manufacturing and assembling equipment or devices, ensuring every product's quality and efficiency.
• Maintain welding fixtures and tooling in a suitable working order
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and engineering blueprints
• Visually inspect weld quality and use other quality inspection equipment to confirm compliance to part specifications.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to test and pass welder qualification test
• Thorough understanding of tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair
• Previous fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering blueprints
• Knowledge based and working background in MIG welding of carbon and stainless steel products
• Must be able to complete a manual welding test. Welds are judged on functionality and esthetics.
• Advance knowledge of measuring devices such as, calipers, scales, gauges and micrometers
• Must be able to perform accurate mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Ability to work with fractions and decimals
• A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards
• A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record
• Strong mechanical abilities
• Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

PREFERRED SKILLS

• At least 2 years' fabrication experience
• Ability to read, interpret and understand Work Orders.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Temperatures (Occasionally)
  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.

At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.

Swanton Welding Company is seeking a Welder that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Swanton, Ohio location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 4:00pm.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Welder's responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

• Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat resistant gloves, flame resistant (FR) clothing, protective masks, and safety toed footwear.
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Ability to perform MIG welding activities to steel components
• Maintain welding fixtures and tooling in a suitable working order
• Visually inspect weld quality and use other quality inspection equipment to confirm compliance to part specifications.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to test and pass welder qualification test
• Thorough understanding of tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Welding experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge based and working background in MIG welding of carbon and stainless steel products
• Must be able to complete a manual welding test. Welds are judged on functionality and esthetics
• Must be able to perform accurate mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Ability to work with fractions and decimals
• A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards
• A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record
• Strong mechanical abilities
• Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  

PREFERRED SKILLS

• At least 2 years' welding experience and able to perform MIG welding.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand Work Orders.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Temperatures (Occasionally)
  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.

At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.

Swanton Welding Company is seeking a General Labor candidate that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Swanton, Ohio location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 4:00pm.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The General Labor position will perform a variety of tasks in the Shipping & Receiving / Sandblasting Department. The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

• Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat resistant gloves, flame resistant (FR) clothing, protective masks, and safety toed footwear.
• Respect and protect Swanton Welding's and third party's property (tools, vehicles, facilities, equipment) and business activities
• Operate equipment and assist production as needed
• Assembles and builds skids and boxes from wood by using circular saw, skill saw, and nail gun to be used to store and ship products.
• Packages products and parts onto skids for shipment
• Operates forklift to load off load steel trucks and support loading of skids and small fabrications onto box trucks.
• Partners with team to lift, stack and band fabrications for warehousing
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area
• Paints various steel parts with an airless spray gun
• Uses saw to cut full length 24-foot steel material
• Conduct self at all times in a way that promotes a positive image of the Swanton Welding and follows the code of conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical abilities
• Experience working with wrenches and impact tools (i.e., basic mechanic skills)
• Knowledge on how to operate drills, circular saw, air tools and power tools
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions).
• A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards
• A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record
• Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

PREFERRED SKILLS

• At least 2 years' of manufacturing experience
• Experience operating a forklift
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Temperatures (Occasionally)
  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.

At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.

Swanton Welding Company is seeking an Installer that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Swanton, Ohio location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 4:00pm.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Installer's responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

• Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat resistant gloves, flame resistant (FR) clothing, protective masks, and safety toed footwear.
• Respect and protect Swanton Welding's and third party's property (tools, vehicles, facilities, equipment) and business activities
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Ability to read blue prints and understand a set of work instructions.
• Operates drills, air tools, power tools and cranes to install truck beds and axles.
• Visually inspect quality and use other quality inspection equipment to confirm compliance to part specifications.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Shop Supervisor
• Conduct self at all times in a way that promotes a positive image of the Swanton Welding and follows the code of conduct

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical abilities
• Experience working with wrenches and impact tools (i.e. auto mechanic skills)
• Knowledge on how to operate drills, air tools, power tools and cranes.
• Experience working with cars, trucks or semis
• Welding experience desired
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions).
• A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards
• A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record
• Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

PREFERRED SKILLS

• At least 2 years' of mechanical experience
• Ability to read, interpret and understand Work Orders.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Temperatures (Occasionally)
  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.

At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.

Swanton Welding Company is seeking a Project Manager - Estimator that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the main office facility in Swanton, Ohio.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager - Estimator is responsible for planning projects and preparing budgets and timelines for the work. The Project Manager - Estimator will manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that all deadlines are met. The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

• Contributes to and supports the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the company
• Professionally represent Swanton Welding & Machining Company with existing and prospective customers and vendors.
• Oversees and manages projects by prioritizing work, answering questions, managing deadlines, and resolving issues.
• Responsible for customer and vendor communication, budgeting, scheduling, contract and project administration.
• Creates AutoCAD shop drawings for projects.
• Work with members of the team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify labor, material and time requirements by reviewing customer prints and specifications.
• Creates working documents package, including the job traveler with work instructions.
• Conducts costs analysis and estimates expected costs for the project.
• Prepares and builds material lists for each project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong acumen for project management and execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrates problem-solving project management experience and skills.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of structural shapes and mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn the project or product being developed.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment.
• Results oriented and performance driven.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in related field. Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• At least 2 years' of project management and/or estimating experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Lifting, carrying up to 15 pounds (Occasionally)