Fabrication Background

Steel Fabrication Division

At our state-of-the-art fabrication facility, raw steel transforms into meticulously crafted components tailored to even the most demanding project specifications. Our fabrication projects reflect our versatility in custom metal work and our ability to support some of the region’s most ambitious builds, seamlessly blending structural integrity with design precision.

Built on Craftsmanship. Delivered with Precision

PENN Fabrication delivers high-quality miscellaneous and structural steel fabrication driven by experienced craftsmen, disciplined processes, and attention to detail. From stairs and rails to embeds, catwalks, and light structural assemblies, our team produces work that fits right the first time and shows up ready when it’s needed.

Our services include:

  • Miscellaneous and structural steel fabrication
  • Stairs, rails, embeds, catwalks, and light assemblies
  • Stainless steel and aluminum fabrication
  • AWS-certified welding and quality control
  • Early coordination and value engineering support

Capability & Craftsmanship

Our fabrication operation is led by experienced shop leadership and certified craftsmen who take pride in precision and consistency. Advanced CNC and automated equipment support accurate production, while disciplined shop practices ensure quality, safety, and repeatable results.

Every piece is built with the field in mind — clean fit-up, dependable tolerances, and minimal rework once it reaches the site.

Trusted by GCs and Structural Fabricators

PENN Fabrication is a trusted partner to general contractors and structural fabricators who value dependable miscellaneous steel packages. We’re known for clear communication, reliable delivery, and being easy to work with from coordination through completion.

Our team understands how fabrication impacts the broader project and works proactively to support schedules and sequencing in the field.

Why Partners Choose PENN Fabrication

  • Certified craftsmen and AWS-qualified welders
  • Advanced CNC and automated fabrication capabilities
  • Clean fit-up and consistent shop-to-field accuracy
  • Early coordination to reduce change orders
  • A team known for accountability and reliability

Division Leadership & Field Team

PENN’s Fabrication Division is led by experienced professionals who have driven significant investment in technology and operations, resulting in one of the largest steel fabrication shops in the Midwest. That leadership and infrastructure allow our teams to deliver precision-built steel with consistency, quality, and schedule reliability.

Jim has a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Toledo and has over 30 years of experience in the structural steel industry.

Over the past 23 years, Jim has managed two structural steel fabrication businesses in the Midwest where he led and oversaw Sales and Estimating, Plant Operations, Detailing and Engineering, Project Management, and Quality Control departments.

For the last 12 years, Jim was also responsible for projects in excess of $350 million and 100,000 tons with a maximum single project that was in excess of $30 million and 8,000 tons.

Jim has been a past President and Board Member of Bi-State Fabricators Association, a past Member of Central Fabricators Association, and a past Member of AISC Fabricator Associations Committee where he has developed long standing relationships with key suppliers in the industry.