Metal Fabricator

Position Summary

The Metal Fabricator is responsible for performing welding fabrication repair and maintenance work on production equipment machinery structural components piping platforms guards conveyors and other facility systems. This position works closely with the Maintenance Department to ensure equipment and facilities remain safe reliable and operational.

The ideal candidate has strong welding and fabrication skills mechanical aptitude attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform MIG TIG and stick welding on carbon steel stainless steel and other metals as required.
• Fabricate repair and modify equipment machinery frames platforms guards brackets supports and other components.
• Read and interpret blueprints drawings sketches measurements and work instructions.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated components to ensure proper quality strength and fit.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility structures.
• Repair and modify conveyors processing equipment chutes tables racks and other production-related equipment.
• Cut grind drill bend and shape metal using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Use torches plasma cutters grinders welding machines and other fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot equipment and identify welding or fabrication solutions to minimize production downtime.
• Work with the Maintenance Team to complete emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance projects.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies OSHA requirements lockout/tagout procedures and welding safety practices.
• Follow food-safety and sanitation requirements applicable to a food-processing environment.
• Properly protect food products equipment and surrounding areas from sparks debris and contamination during welding and fabrication work.
• Maintain welding equipment tools and supplies in good working condition.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate completed work and equipment issues to management.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial welding or fabrication experience
• Experience with MIG TIG and/or stick welding.
• Experience welding stainless steel is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read basic blueprints drawings and measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use welding fabrication and mechanical hand tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a maintenance team.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing food-processing or industrial environment preferred.
• Welding certification is preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently bend stoop kneel climb reach and work in awkward positions.
• Ability to work from ladders lifts platforms and elevated work areas when required.
• Ability to work in hot cold wet and noisy industrial environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including welding hood gloves safety glasses hearing protection protective clothing and other required equipment.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment while following all applicable safety procedures.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an industrial food-processing and manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to moving machinery welding fumes sparks noise water cleaning chemicals temperature changes and other typical manufacturing conditions.

Strict adherence to safety sanitation food-safety and personal protective equipment requirements is required.

Key Competencies

• Welding and fabrication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Safety awareness
• Dependability and reliability
• Ability to prioritize work
• Teamwork and communication
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wolverine Packing Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to legally protected status.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications required.