87 Years of
Custom Steel
Fabrication.
From design and laser cutting to welding and onsite installation, we build custom steel for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Three generations of family ownership, still in Jackson, Michigan.
- 87 YearsIn business since 1939
- 120" BendingCapacity up to 120 inches
- ¾" LaserFiber laser cutting capacity
- 9 MaterialsStocked in house
Fabricating in Jackson
Since 1939
Steinke Fenton Fabricators has operated in Jackson, Michigan since 1939. We are a family-owned business, and we believe in strengthening the community through strong local business relationships.
The Chatfield family has owned the shop since 1983, and today Todd and Connor Chatfield run it. The work still rests on hand craftsmanship and on-time delivery, with engineering expertise and a walk-in paint booth under the same roof.
- Hand craftsmanship and on-time delivery
- Engineering expertise to complement your engineers
- A paint department with a walk-in booth
- A large in-house inventory of raw materials
Our Capabilities
Forming & Bending
Press brake bending and plate rolling, from individual components to heavy industrial fabrication.
- Press brake bending up to ¼" × 120"
- Plate rolling up to ⅜" × 60"
- Angles, profiles, and curves to your drawings
Laser Cutting
Fiber laser cutting for custom components, detailed profiles, and production quantities.
- Up to ¾", depending on material
- Cut from your drawings and digital files
- Parts ready for forming, welding, or assembly
Welding
Professional welding for projects ranging from light fabrication to heavy assemblies.
- Steel
- Stainless
- Aluminum
- Cast iron and cast aluminum
Design & Engineering Support
Full design support to help bring your ideas to life, from first concept to completed drawings.
- Full design services
- 3D modeling
- Onsite measurements
- Design optimization
Mobile Welding & Installation
Mobile welding and installation services to help complete your project onsite.
- Onsite welding, repairs, and modifications
- Installation of stairs, handrails, platforms, and frames
- Coordination with other trades
Shearing
Metal shearing for clean, straight cuts to your required dimensions.
- Cutting length up to 120"
- Thickness up to ⅜"
- Single pieces to production quantities
Large Inventory.
Ready to Build.
We keep a large in-house inventory of raw materials.
Hot and cold rolled steel, pickled and oiled, galvanized, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass, angle iron, channel, and tubing are all stocked here.
- Sheet SteelHot & cold rolled
- Pickled & Oiled SteelP&O sheet
- Galvanized SteelZinc-coated
- Stainless SteelSheet
- AluminumSheet
- CopperSheet
- BrassSheet
- Angle IronStructural sections
- Channel & TubingStructural sections
Our Fabrication Specialties
- Industrial Fabrication Custom steel fabrication for facilities, machinery, and equipment, from design through installation.
- Custom Handrails & Staircases Stairs and railings built for your home, business, or industrial facility.
- Industrial Ductwork Custom duct sections, fittings, and transitions built for your facility.
- Commercial & Architectural Facades, canopies, staircases, and feature walls for commercial and architectural spaces.
- Stainless Steel Countertops Custom stainless countertops for residential and commercial kitchens.
- Custom One-Off Projects Single-piece prototypes and bespoke fabrication for engineers and individual customers.
From the Shop Floor
Customer Reviews
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I have had great experiences working with the Steinke Fenton team. Very high quality work done with a great attention paid to detail!!
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Took 'Measure twice, cut once' to a new standard. We highly recommend Steinke Fenton.
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Super friendly employees. I had a very precise job and they did it perfectly! Excellent service and very fast. Highly recommended.
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The moon I received from my husband was spot on what I wanted. Thank you Conner — your artwork is beyond great.
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Excellent service! These guys do great work and are super friendly. I highly recommend!
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Expertise, great fabricating skills. And fast turnaround.
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Great service!
3 Generations of Experience
The shop has been in business since 1939. The Chatfield family has owned it for three generations, since Robert Chatfield bought it in 1983.
- 1st Generation
Robert Chatfield
Bought Steinke Fenton in 1983, beginning the Chatfield family ownership.
- 2nd Generation
Todd Chatfield
Leads the shop as President.
- 3rd Generation
Connor Chatfield
Vice President. Customers mention Connor by name in their Google reviews.
Have a Custom Project?
We'll Make It.
One-piece prototypes to hundreds of production parts.
If your job doesn't fit an online instant quote, call us.