Fabrication Lead- 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.

Panelmatic Inc. is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Base Fabrication Lead to support daily fitting and welding operations within the Base Fabrication department. The Base Fabrication Lead will work closely with the Fabrication Supervisor to coordinate daily activities, assign work, monitor production progress, and ensure fabricated components meet quality and dimensional requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience in metal fabrication and welding, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and demonstrated leadership skills. This position serves as a working lead and is expected to actively participate in fabrication and welding activities while providing guidance and support to team members.

• Assist the Fabrication Supervisor with coordinating daily fitting and welding activities within the Base Fabrication department.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to fitter/welder fabricators.
• Assign work based on employee skill levels, project requirements, and production priorities.
• Monitor employee progress and communicate production status, concerns, and delays to the Fabrication Supervisor.
• Work hands‑on with the team to fit, weld, cut, grind, drill, and assemble fabricated components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and other technical documents.
• Ensure fabricated components are assembled accurately and meet required dimensions and specifications.
• Verify proper material, measurements, fit-up, weld placement, and overall workmanship throughout the fabrication process.
• Assist team members with difficult fabrication, fitting, and welding tasks.
• Inspect completed work and identify defects, dimensional issues, or other quality concerns.
• Communicate fabrication issues and recommend solutions to the Fabrication Supervisor.
• Assist with troubleshooting production problems and minimizing rework, material waste, and downtime.
• Help ensure employees follow established safety procedures, company policies, and proper equipment operating practices.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Assist with training and mentoring new and less‑experienced fabrication employees.
• Help monitor production schedules and ensure work is completed according to established deadlines.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed to support production requirements.
• Assist with maintaining proper tools, equipment, and materials needed for daily fabrication operations.
• Ensure fabrication equipment is properly operated and report maintenance or equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production and work‑related records as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of experience in metal fabrication, fitting, welding, or a closely related manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a Lead, Senior Fabricator, Welder, Fitter, or similar leadership role preferred.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of metal fabrication and welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld…