Panelmatic

Overview

Panelmatic, Inc. is a company founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH, specializing in the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. The Base Welding & Paint Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality of fabricated steel bases and electrical enclosures by inspecting compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Verify base materials against approved drawings and bills of materials.
• Inspect incoming and staged components for damage and incorrect dimensions.
• Ensure fabrication follows the latest approved drawings and revisions.
• Inspect joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, and weld accessibility before welding.
• Perform visual weld inspections for defects and discontinuities.
• Inspect welded assemblies for distortion and dimensional changes.
• Complete required inspection checklists and maintain traceability of records.
• Communicate inspection status and unresolved quality issues during meetings.
• Stop work when significant quality issues or safety concerns are identified.

Requirements

• Experience in steel fabrication, welding inspection, or a related quality inspection role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
• Knowledge of common welding discontinuities and visual inspection methods.
• Ability to use measuring tools and document inspection results accurately.
• Experience inspecting structural steel bases or industrial enclosures.
• Familiarity with welding procedures and visual weld acceptance criteria.
• Experience with coating inspection and surface preparation.
• Relevant welding inspection or coating inspection certifications.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Full-time, on-site position with potential overtime and schedule flexibility.
• Work performed in a manufacturing shop with exposure to high noise levels and welding fumes.