Welder Fabricator
Job Description
Buckeye Fabricating Companyis hiring 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:1stShift (6:30 AM – 2:30 PM) (Monday - Friday)
Shift:2ndShift (2:30 PM - 10:30PM) (Monday - Friday)
Job Type:Full-time.
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 (tanks) from start to finish — fit-up, fabrication, and welding
Must be comfortable managing 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
Required 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:
1⁄2” carbon steel (flux core)
1⁄2” 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
Company DescriptionFounded in 1963, Buckeye Fabricating Company specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of custom fabricated ASME pressure vessels and process tanks. Our customer base is spread out all over the United States serving industries such as chemical, petro-chemical, ethanol, bio-diesel, liquid filtration, steam & power, pulp & paper and many specialty equipment manufacturers needing pressure vessels for their product lines and research laboratories. Buckeye is a privately owned business located in Springboro, Ohio. Company Description Founded in 1963, Buckeye Fabricating Company specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of custom fabricated ASME pressure vessels and process tanks. Our customer base is spread out all over the United States serving industries such as chemical, petro-chemical, ethanol, bio-diesel, liquid filtration, steam & power, pulp & paper and many specialty equipment manufacturers needing pressure vessels for their product lines and research laboratories. Buckeye is a privately owned business located in Springboro, Ohio.