Maintenance Fabricator II

Maintenance Fabricator II

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: World Headquarters

Compensation: $25.52 - $30.30 / hour

Department: Maintenance

Location: Onsite

Shift: Monday - Friday;
Full-Time

Wage: $25.52 - $30.30/Hr, based on experience

Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone.

Position Overview: The Maintenance Fabricator II is responsible for cutting, grinding, welding, and assembling structures. This position will operate specialized machinery for industrial welding and treat and repair metal surfaces to ensure safe usage.

• Performs various fabrication techniques such as saw, sand, polish, glue, seam, and cut.
• Treats and repairs metal surfaces to ensure safe usage.
• Inspects and tests welds and equipment for durability and determines if repairs or new equipment are needed.
• Reads, interprets, and assists in drafting blueprints and technical plans to develop and design welding projects.
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding with minimal supervision and assistance.
• Assists in training new maintenance fabricators.
• Welds and brazes most materials, specifically aluminum.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly and performs basic preventative maintenance functions.
• Moves and assembles equipment for production lines.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
• Performs other tasks and duties as may be assigned.

• None.
• This position reports to the Engineering and Fabrication Manager.

• Understands fundamental design techniques, tools, and principles involved in mechanical production settings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft technical plans, blueprints, diagrams, and drawings.
• Ability to weld metals and fabricate small parts.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Possesses effective communication skills both written and orally.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools for machine set up and operation.
• Ability to work well individually and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently, follow a sequence of operations with little direction, and self-monitor quality and productivity requirements.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate operational and safety information in English.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.

• 3 or more years of experience as a fabricator or welder,
  AND
• High school diploma or equivalent;
  OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.

• Frequently requires the ability to lift and stack products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, bending, and kneeling.
• Position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Use of personal protective equipment such as welding helmets, safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves are mandatory.
• This position will perform work within all areas of the facility and may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease and extremes and difference in temperature.
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare Discounts
• And MORE!

To inspire joy with wholesome foods.

Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination