O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS), Pittsburgh is starting a new weekend shift to operate from 5:00 am – 5:30 pm Friday – Sunday plus 5:00 am – 1:30 pm every other Monday.

The newest shift was developed to meet increased production demand for OMS customers in power generation, industrial, and construction equipment.

Efforts to fill open positions on the weekend shift include a job fair that is scheduled for Friday, June 14^th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the job fair at the OMS plant, located at 2975 Duss Avenue Suite 100 in Ambridge, PA.

Interviews will be held for multiple open positions at the facility including welding,  machine operation, material handling, maintenance, and production. 

OMS hopes to fill multiple open positions for the new weekend shift as well as open positions for its first shift which operates 5:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday – Thursday, and its second shift which operates 3:30 pm – 2:00 am Monday – Thursday.

Applications will also be accepted online, and open positions can be viewed before the event at https://bit.ly/OMSPittsburgh_Jobs.

OMS Indianapolis received special acknowledgment at the 23rd Annual Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards. Over 50 local employers gathered on the morning of May 9^th to recognize organizations that support diverse individuals and continuing progress in the community. “Diversity in Workforce” was awarded to O’Neal Manufacturing Services for successfully implementing practices to support workforce diversity within their business.

“We are very proud to receive this award,” stated Federico Fraga, O’Neal Manufacturing Services Regional General Manager. “Having a diverse workforce allows us to share different ideas and experiences to become a better team.”

Organized by the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee and presented by Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett, the annual event celebrates local employers who have excelled in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Awards were developed with specific requirements, including the quality of services delivered by community-based organizations, the impact of youth apprenticeships, good wages and employee support, youth employment, diversity in leadership, and workplace culture.

“We are so lucky to have an organization, from the top down, who supports and encourages us in this realm and even more lucky to have incredible people who support the initiative,” remarked Dawn Pierce, OMS Indianapolis Customer Service Representative and DEI committee member.

O’Neal Manufacturing Services recognizes, respects, and supports the unique characteristics and experiences that have shaped the lives of our employees. The company strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are positively embraced and everyone feels valued, considered, and accepted.

Congratulations to O’Neal Manufacturing Services’ Pittsburgh team on receiving the Supplier Innovation Award from GE Vernova. Recognized for its innovative partnership as a structural steel parts supplier, the Pittsburgh team was highly regarded for its fabrication expertise and equipment investments. 

“O’Neal Manufacturing Services has been a true partner to GE for steel structure parts,” commented Nicola McDonald, Lead Sourcing Specialist for GE. 

The company provided ongoing communication, on-site inspection, new machinery, and cross-team collaboration that allowed GE Vernova to maintain parts production quickly and efficiently. The Supplier Innovation Award was presented during the GE Supplier Summit on April 11, 2024. 

With a focus on electrification and decarbonization, GE Vernova credited O’Neal Manufacturing Services for supporting their continued growth. 

“OMS Pittsburgh is honored to have received this supplier award,” remarked Gus Cassida, Regional General Manager for OMS. ” GE Vernova manufactures incredible products that positively impact the lives of millions of people every day, and we are proud to be part of their process.” 

The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) and CNA Insurance have announced the winners of the 2024 Safety Awards, which honor metal fabricators with outstanding achievements in safety in 2023. O’Neal Manufacturing Services is once again delighted to be recognized for our exemplary safety records and dedication to creating safe work environments.

“The culture of safety among our team members is a key component of our business operations and success,” commented Clark Wood, Director of Safety for OMS. Safety in the manufacturing process is paramount to prevent or minimize the risk of worksite injuries.

Wood added, “At O’Neal Manufacturing Services, we take this much further by immersing our safety procedures into our day-to-day decisions. I am extremely proud of our company’s commitment to safety excellence.”

Safety Award of Honor 

The 2024 Safety Award of Honor is presented to companies having perfect safety records—no recordable injuries or illnesses for calendar year 2023. The OMS facility receiving the 2024 Safety Award of Honor is:  

O’Neal Manufacturing Services – Houston, TX

Safety Award of Merit

The 2024 Safety Award of Merit is presented to companies posting an injury and illness incidence rate for calendar year 2023 that exceeds the published BLS rate by 10% or more, based on their NAICS code. OMS facilities receiving the 2024 Safety Award of Merit are:

O’Neal Manufacturing Services – Cedar Falls, IA

O’Neal Manufacturing Services – Greensboro, NC

O’Neal Manufacturing Services – Indianapolis, IN

O’Neal Manufacturing Services – Louisville, KY

O’Neal Manufacturing Services – Pittsburgh, PA

Awards will be presented at a recognition dinner on April 30 at the 16th Annual FMA Safety Conference in Elgin, Ill. Congratulations to our dedicated team members who have set a standard for safety excellence in our facilities. Read more on the FMA Blog.

April marks National Welding Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of welders across various industries. From crafting lightweight subassemblies to weldments weighing more than 40,000 lbs., the welders at O’Neal Manufacturing Services ensure our parts are well-made, tested, and structurally sound. In honor of #NationalWeldingMonth, some of our very own team members have shared insights on their experience and advice for aspiring welders.

What aspects of your job are the most rewarding?

• The challenge of taking something on paper and turning it into a reality
• Building parts and seeing how they are used on a daily basis
• Creating something complex out of something simple
• The pay is pretty good being a welder
• When we accomplish something that we didn’t think was possible
• Doing something different every day
• Finishing a project that I worked hard on
• Finding new and better solutions to problems
• I enjoy the creativity of working with my hands
• I am able to build something and see what it becomes

What advice would you give someone considering a career in welding?

• Attention to detail is key
• Take pride in your work and be consistent
• Be flexible with new technology  
• Don’t be scared of hard work and getting dirty
• Try new things and challenge yourself
• Use your safety protection
• Be willing to learn and ask questions
• Take your time and practice – practice makes perfect
• Trust yourself and believe in your skill and experience
• A career in welding has many opportunities and allows you to pivot in many directions

At O’Neal Manufacturing Services, we are proud of the talent and dedication of our welders, and we salute the craftsmanship of welders everywhere.

Let’s Build Things!

Click here to learn more about our welding capabilities.

Government entities utilize heavy-duty filing cabinets designed to protect sensitive and confidential information. These organizations need a reliable partner to ensure their cabinets are crafted to maintain maximum document security.

O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) provides cabinets and enclosures built with an elevated level of security for their contents. Following customers’ specific design requirements, OMS enlists proven fabrication methods to ensure that filed contents are kept private and uncompromised even in the most intrusive circumstances. 

Custom Fabrication Options

Recognizing that the needs of each organization may differ, OMS offers customizable fabrication services for cabinet drawers, frames, and shelves. With in-house manufacturing capabilities of shearing, punching, forming welding, powder coating, kitting, and assembly, OMS ensures the cabinet solution aligns seamlessly with the specific design and security preferences of its customers.

GSA-Approved Security Cabinets

GSA (General Services Administration) approved security containers are specialized storage solutions designed to meet the stringent security requirements set by the U.S. government for the protection of classified information and assets. O’Neal Manufacturing Services provides Class-6, GSA-approved security cabinets under Federal Specification AA-F-358. OMS builds to the specific needs of our customers requiring security cabinets resistant to 20-man hours surreptitious entry and 30 man-minutes covert entry.

Outsource Security Cabinet Fabrication with Confidence

The proven fabrication methods of OMS ensure that filed contents are kept private and uncompromised. In addition, O’Neal Manufacturing Services offers complex supply chain management and integration through tested manufacturing processes for development and production. Their industry expertise ensures that confidentiality isn’t just a promise – it’s a guarantee.

O’Neal Manufacturing Services was recently highlighted in The Fabricator with an article that emphasizes the customer benefit of the manufacturing redundancy we provide, specifically focusing on operations in our Pittsburgh, PA facility. It highlights OMS’s recent investment in a heavy-duty press brake, enhancing its capability to bend very large workpieces, a development proving to be a competitive advantage.

The technological advantages of the TRUMPF TruBend 8010 press brake have significantly reduced scrap and improved repeatability. Not to be overlooked are the skilled operators of OMS, who remain crucial to our success, especially in handling large and awkward parts, where safety and expertise are paramount.

In terms of process efficiency, scrap reduction, and overall improvement in bending operations, the article features the transformative impact of Pittsburgh’s newest heavy-duty press brake on our facility’s overall manufacturing capabilities.

Read more on The Fabricator’s website here.

The Fabricator magazine focuses on the metal fabrication industry, covering a wide range of topics related to metalworking processes, equipment, technologies, and best practices. It caters to professionals involved in various aspects of metal fabrication, including fabricators, welders, machinists, engineers, managers, and business owners.

O’Neal Manufacturing Services offers specialized fabrication with additional finishing capabilities for any type of large or complex project. We stand above the competition by providing painting and powder coating capabilities on-site and pass the advantages along to our customers.  

Customization

O’Neal Manufacturing Services extends color matching to our fabricated metal products, maintaining brand identity and uniformity for our OEM customers. By accommodating specific color preferences, finishes, and special coatings, we provide tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.

Calibrated colorimeters to ensure color control consistency and hold Delta E to under .85. By offering both manual and auto gun applications, our experienced operators oversee perfect color matching on every piece.

In addition to precise color matching, we offer a myriad of finishes, allowing customers to achieve the desired look and feel for their equipment. This flexibility is particularly valuable in industries like construction equipment or industrial machinery, where ruggedness and durability are as important as aesthetics.

Quality Assurance

At OMS, we incorporate a 5-stage wash system to meet the highest cleaning standards in the industry. Our automated paint booths allow for premium contamination control and flawless paint application for a high-performance finish.

Environmentally controlled powder coating lines apply a corrosion-preventative finish to meet our customers’ exact specifications. Experienced technicians maintain oven and line calibration. These on-site processes help mitigate risks related to quality issues or delays that may arise from using external painting vendors.

Streamlined Process

O’Neal Manufacturing Services streamlines part production with in-house painting and powder coating, meeting our customers’ needs for secondary fabrication and part finishing. This integrated approach reduces further outsourcing and ensures faster project turnaround times. By offering in-house wet painting and powder coating, we provide a more comprehensive and efficient service to our customers, resulting in quality finishes, color matching, faster delivery times, and increased customer satisfaction.

O’Neal Manufacturing Services’ Cincinnati is equipped with a diverse range of capabilities to produce metal fabrications and welded assemblies. Original equipment manufacturers and contractors requiring high-volume, light gauge, precision sheet metal fabrication will find innovation and efficiency from our centrally based facility in the tri-state area.  

Integrated Shearing, Punching, and Bending 

Utilizing CNC machinery, our 48-station LVD Strippit turret punch system creates up to 200 holes per minute, making the most of your tooling budget by producing parts with a high pierce count. Both the LVD Strippit and our Salvagnini automation system quickly load, punch, shear, notch, bend, and unload light gauge sheet metal with the shortest cycle times.  

Laser Cutting Precision 

10K fiber laser cutting technology elevates our capabilities to the next level. With a capacity of 5’ x 10’, this advanced cutting method enables us to achieve intricate designs, tight tolerances, and superior edge quality. 

Robotic Welding Excellence 

Enhance your efficiency with our automated welding capabilities. Receive high-volume parts with consistent weld precision through our robotic welding station. We also offer 7 manual welding stations for the greatest capacity and quality finish. 

Powder Coating Perfection 

Aesthetics meet durability with our powder coating line. Featuring dual capabilities of both Autogun and manual spray, we apply epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, or a hybrid finish to a wide range of parts. Our 5-stage wash system, environmentally controlled application booth, and 120 ft. curing oven can accommodate parts ranging from 36” x 48” x 120”. 

Kitting and Assembly 

Streamlining the supply chain is our forte. The Cincinnati facility excels in kitting and assembly for turn-key products and sub-assemblies. Custom operations and Kanban inventory are available to meet your outsourcing needs. 

Partnership Approach 

O’Neal Manufacturing Services’ Cincinnati fabrication plant is a hub of innovation, precision, and reliability. With a comprehensive lineup of equipment, capacity, and manufacturing redundancies, we stand ready to support your supply chain needs.  

O’Neal Manufacturing Services supports heavy equipment fabrication needs with precision, high-volume machining solutions. Across our fabrication hubs, we are equipped with over 30 milling and machining bays—from large, 5-axis milling operations to high-production CNC machining centers. Our commitment to on-time, repetitive fabrication through a broad spectrum of milling and machining options sets us apart in supporting your most critical applications.

• Our vertical machining centers excel in processing the toughest materials, maintaining tight tolerance, and providing exceptional surface finish. 
• With an extended work envelope and long Y-axis, our bridge mill is designed to machine large format parts, meeting the demands of your oversized production needs.
• We offer multi-angle machining and simultaneous 5-axis contouring that are perfectly suited for large parts.
• Large-capacity CNC milling centers are equipped with extra-large work beds, enabling high-speed milling for long workpieces.

Advantages of CNC Machining Centers

Machining centers at OMS operate through a combination of software programming and control systems that are designed to perform multiple turning, milling, and drilling operations. While basic functions of machining include milling, drilling, and tapping, CNC machining centers offer the advantage of automated tooling paired with the efficiency, precision, and stability required for repeatable, high-volume production.

Beyond the capabilities of standard milling and machining operations, advanced CNC technology is essential to achieve optimal manufacturing redundancies by maintaining tight tolerances and eliminating the need for additional manufacturing steps.

Experience the OMS Advantage

At OMS, we provide fully automated machining equipment, representing the most current in technology. This not only offers significant capacity but also ensures quality and reliability through every production cycle. We are the ideal partner for repeatable, high-volume fabrication tailored to meet the diverse needs of heavy equipment manufacturers.

Contact O’Neal Manufacturing Services today for all your precision machining requirements.