Welder Fabricator Technician

The primary responsibility of the Welder/Fabricator Maintenance Technician is the welding and fabrication of thin gauge stainless steel products such as tanks, frames and sanitary tubing. Perform pipe fitting and fabrication for the purpose of repair and new installations of sanitary process piping, equipment and support structures.

Essential Functions

• Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Perform welding (Tig/Stick) for new installations of process piping systems using pre-engineered drawings.
• Welding must meet the sanitary 3A standards and AWS D18 standards for the welding of Sanitary (Hygienic) applications.
• Produce sanitary type welds, grind and polish as required.
• Install appropriate hanger systems for existing process pipe and new process pipe installations.
• Dismantle and repair existing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment and facilities.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance to assure minimal downtime.
• Maintain proper records, files, and necessary parts and supplies for all plant equipment.
• Maintain all maintenance logs on assigned shift.
• Ensure that department is clean and orderly at end of shift.
• See that company tools and equipment are maintained properly.
• Promote and exhibit strong safety practices.
• Ensure timely and proper completion of work orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions

• Regular and timely attendance required.
• Be willing to participate in the GPS program.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently (51-75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally (25-50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
• Rarely (1-25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Technical/Vocational Degree or HS education plus 3-5 years experience with stainless steel GTAW (TIG) welding process in a related field or Trade.

Experience Required

• Working knowledge of dairy processing equipment and plant facilities.
• Ability to weld in all positions with good quality.
• Ability to read a tape measure, pressure gauges, use a level and square.
• Self-motivated, willing to accept responsibility, and make good decisions.
• Must have own hand tools and knowledge of proper use.
• Comprehension of pneumatics, hydraulics, boilers, etc.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements for a manufacturing operation.
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment.
• Possess a solid understanding of welding equipment and welding accessories.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions as well as the ability to work independently.
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed.
• Ability to read and write instructions in English.
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Plans and Aligns: Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Action Oriented: Must be able to prioritize, organize and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborates: Ability to professionally and effectively interact with all levels of employee/personnel and customers.
• Communicates Effectively: Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Drives Results: Must be results focused and oriented toward accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• Situational Adaptability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of factors in situations where limited standardization exists.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.