Our Story

Decades of Quality Work

Built with care and delivered on time. We've been in Jackson for nearly a century, owned and operated by the Chatfield family and dedicated to quality craftsmanship.

Steinke Fenton Fabricators building on Page Avenue in Jackson, Michigan
1939

Steinke Fenton founded

Established in Jackson, Michigan as a precision sheet metal job shop, built on hand craftsmanship quality and on-time delivery.

1983

Robert Chatfield buys the shop

Robert Chatfield purchases Steinke Fenton, beginning the Chatfield family ownership that continues today.

Recent

Connor Chatfield becomes Vice President

Connor joins Todd Chatfield, the President, in leading the shop.

Today

Still family-owned in Jackson

Family-owned, at 1355 Page Ave in Jackson, taking on industrial, commercial, and residential work from design through installation.

The Chatfield family has owned Steinke Fenton for three generations, since Robert Chatfield bought the shop in 1983. We are a family-owned business, and we believe in strengthening the community through strong local business relationships.

Todd Chatfield
President 2nd Generation

Todd Chatfield is President of Steinke Fenton Fabricators.

Connor Chatfield
Vice President 3rd Generation

Connor focuses on customer relationships and custom projects. Customers mention him by name in their Google reviews.

We're Hiring
Want to work here?
We're looking for welders with experience in light to heavy fabrication.

The shop is at 1355 Page Ave in Jackson. The facility houses our bending, rolling, laser cutting, and shearing equipment, welding, a walk-in paint booth, and our raw material inventory.

Want to walk the shop floor? We welcome customer visits. Call ahead so we can set aside time to talk through your project in person.

Steinke Fenton Fabricators building on Page Avenue in Jackson, Michigan

What's on the Floor

Bending to 120"
Press brake bending up to ¼" × 120". Plate rolling up to ⅜" × 60".
Fiber Laser Cutting
Up to ¾" thick, depending on material type.
Multi-Material Welding
Steel, stainless, aluminum, cast iron, and cast aluminum.
Walk-In Paint Booth
A paint department with a walk-in booth for large projects.
Design & Engineering
Full design services, 3D modeling, onsite measurements, and design optimization.
Large In-House Inventory
Hot and cold rolled steel, pickled and oiled, galvanized, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass, angle iron, channel, and tubing.

Want to see the shop?

We welcome customer visits.
Call ahead so we can set aside time to talk through your project in person.