Buckeye Fabricating Company is hiring experienced welders and fabricators to build custom ASME pressure vessels and tanks from start to finish.
This is not production welding. Every project is different. You'll read prints, fit material, fabricate components, and weld complete vessels using MIG, TIG, and FCAW processes.
We are looking for people who take pride in their work, enjoy fabrication, and want to be part of a shop that builds high-quality custom equipment.
Schedule:
- 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 2:30 PM) (Monday - Friday)
- OR
- Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 10:30 PM) (Monday - Friday)
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build custom pressure vessels and tanks from print to finished product
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings
- Layout, fit-up, and assemble vessel components
- Perform MIG, TIG, and FCAW welding
- Fit shells, heads, nozzles, and structural components
- Work with Production, Layout, and Quality personnel to ensure dimensional accuracy
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Take ownership of your work and produce quality results
Qualifications:
- 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
Benefits:
- 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
- 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)
- Stable, full-time work building custom ASME pressure vessels
About Buckeye Fabricating Company:
Buckeye Fabricating is a custom ASME pressure vessel manufacturer located in Springboro, Ohio. We build high-quality tanks and pressure vessels for customers across a wide range of industries.
If you're a welder or fabricator who enjoys challenging custom work and takes pride in quality craftsmanship, we would like to talk with you.
Apply today and tell us about your welding, fitting, and fabrication experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Describe your FCAW (flux core) welding experience.
- What hourly rate are you expecting based on your current welding, fitting, and fabrication experience? Please provide a brief explanation.
- Which shift(s) are you available to work? 1st Shift Only / 2nd Shift Only / Either Shift.
Work Location: In person
