Pressure Vessel Welder​/Fabricator

Quality Steel is a proud U.S. manufacturer of above ground and underground propane, ammonia, and dispenser tanks and pressure vessels for residential, commercial, small industrial, and agricultural use. At Quality Steel Corporation, we are proud to be the founding company of the LT Corporation family of companies. We’re always looking for great talent to welcome to our family. As a valued team member, here’s what you can expect while working with us.

Location: Springboro, OH

Job : 961-103

# of Openings: 1

Buckeye Fabricating Company

Buckeye Fabricating Company is hiring an experienced Pressure Vessel Welder / Fabricator to build custom ASME pressure vessels and tanks from start to finish.

This is not production welding — you’ll be fitting, fabricating, and welding complete vessels using prints.

We build high-quality, custom steel tanks for a variety of applications. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands fit-up, and holds tight tolerances.

In this role, you’ll read prints, lay out and fit material, and weld (MIG, TIG, FCAW) to build pressure vessels (tanks) from start to finish. Strong fabrication skills and attention to detail are required.

• Shift: 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 2:30 PM), Monday
  - Friday
• Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 12:30 AM), Monday
  - Thursday
• Compensation:
  Based on experience and skill level (fit-up, fabrication, and welding ability). Higher pay is reserved for candidates who can independently build from prints start to finish.

• Build custom pressure vessels (tanks) from start to finish — fit-up, fabrication, and welding
• Manage full builds from print to finished vessel
• Read and work from detailed prints to lay out, fit, and assemble vessels to spec
• Perform MIG, TIG, and FCAW welding with a focus on quality and consistency
• Fit and assemble shells, heads, nozzles, and components for full vessel builds
• Work with Layout, Team Lead, and QC to ensure dimensional accuracy and code compliance
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and take ownership of your work
• Work with the team to keep jobs moving and hit production schedules

• Strong blueprint reading and layout skills
• Proven experience with MIG, TIG, and FCAW welding
• Ability to fit and fabricate pressure vessel components (shells, heads, nozzles, etc.)
• Capable of producing X‑ray quality welds that meet ASME requirements
• Must be able to pass the following weld tests: ½” carbon steel (flux core); ½” stainless steel (flux core); 6” sch. 40 carbon steel pipe (6G – TIG root, FCAW fill & cap)
• Comfortable using standard fab tools (grinders, measuring tools, squares, etc.)
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and able to work without constant supervision
• Able to pass pre‑employment screening
• Competitive pay + strong total compensation package
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – ownership in the company
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 80 hours (pro‑rated first year)
• 40 hours of paid sick time (pro‑rated first year)
• Paid holidays + additional paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s
• Health insurance (UMR) + optional dental and vision
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability
• Company‑provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ability to commute to Springboro, OH 45066 (Required)

• Which welding process are you strongest in (MIG, TIG, FCAW)? Describe the thickness and type of material you typically weld.
• What hourly rate are you expecting based on your current experience building pressure vessels with little to no supervision? Please give a brief explanation for your expectations.
• Which shift are you available to work? 1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday–Friday) or 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 12:30 AM (Monday–Thursday)

LT Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.