Experienced Welder & Fab - Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift

West Point Dairy Products LLC; West Point (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire Bonus

Referral Bonus

401(k) Matching

Health/Dental Insurance

Uniforms

Boot Allowance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

West Point Dairy Products (NE) is seeking an Experienced Welder & Fab - Maintenance Tech for the 1st shift. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, and maintaining production equipment in a food manufacturing setting.

The position offers a 7:00 am–3:30 pm schedule, with Monday–Friday and alternating weekends. Earn $27–$32 per hour, plus a $2,000 hire bonus, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Industrial welding and fabrication in a food-grade facility (TIG/MIG).
• Read and follow SOPs and company guidelines in English.
• Operate powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and modify plant equipment and structures using welding.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair production and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on conveyors, pumps, motors, and controls.
• Respond to alarms and malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Support changeovers, startups, shut-downs, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain clean, food-safe work areas and proper CMMS documentation.
• Follow safety policies including Lockout/Tagout and PPE requirements.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Attention to detail

English communication

Read SOPs

Operate equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Experienced Welder & Fab - Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift

About the Organization Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients since 1904 and we are always looking to add to our team. With additional facilities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Utah, Grassland is a key player in the dairy industry dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a positive work environment for a driven, talent-filled team of employees.

Our company offers the most comprehensive benefits package in the area to our employees, generous paid time off, and competitive wages.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintenance Technician will focus on welding and metal fabrication skills to fabricate, repair, and modify plant equipment, structures, and component. Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment in ourfood manufacturing environment. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while minimizing downtime.

Schedule:

7:00 am - 3:30pm

Monday - Fridayand every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday). One day off during each week.

Pay:

$27 - $32 Dependent on Experience; Review in 90-days; $2,000 Hire Bonus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize welding and metal fabrication skills to fabricate, repair, and modify plant equipment, structures, and components, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and facility equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications, food safety requirements, and safety standards.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, mixers, fillers, packaging lines, and processing systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using observation, testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments to minimize production downtime.
• Complete operational maintenance tasks such as lubrication, painting, minor piping repairs, and valve and pump repairs.
• Respond promptly to equipment alarms, breakdowns, and malfunctions to support continuous production and product quality.
• Support equipment changeovers, startups, shutdowns, installations, and commissioning of new or modified equipment.
• Perform facility and utility maintenance as applicable, including HVAC, boilers, compressed air systems, and other utility infrastructure.
• Accurately complete work orders and document inspections, maintenance, and repairs in the CMMS in a timely manner.
• Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in a clean, organized, and food-safe condition to prevent foreign material risks.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and quality requirements during maintenance activities to prevent product contamination.
• Immediately report any food safety, quality, or regulatory concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Safely operate powered industrial vehicles and equipment, which may include forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, machine guarding, and PPE requirements.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with production, sanitation, quality, and maintenance teams to support operational and food safety goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing equipment, process, reliability, or energy-efficiency improvements.
• Participate in utility upgrades, capital projects, and infrastructure improvements as assigned.
• Backfill other maintenance or operations roles as needed to support business continuity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits:

• $2,000 Hire Bonus
• $500 Referral Bonus
• Matching 401(k) - 100% up to 5%
• Health/Dental – Competitive Premiums. Traditional or HDHP with incentive or Opt-Out Incentive Option
• Company-paid Life Insurance – Optional additional Life or Short-term Disability
• Company-paid Uniforms; Annual Boot Allowance
• Vacation, Sick Pay

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment testing.

A conviction record or pending charge will not automatically disqualify an applicant and will be evaluated based on job relevance in compliance with applicable laws.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Industrial welding and fabrication in food grade facility (stainless steel experience).
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
• Basic understanding of equipment operations, and minor troubleshooting ability.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in English in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in English in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Able to obtain licenses for and operate powered industrial equipment at a safe level.
• Knowledge of HMI (Human/Machine Interface) systems.
• Basic understanding of 120/240VAC electrical systems and low voltage DC and control wiring.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from heights.
• Performs operational maintenance duties such as: painting, lubrication, minor piping repairs, valve, and pump repair, etc.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience with industrial welding and fabrication required (TIG, MIG).
• Industrial, construction, and/or mechanical experience preferred.

Category Maintenance

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location

West Point Dairy Products (NE)

Shift

First

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.