Experienced Welder - Grassland

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc.; Town of Greenwood (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit

Double-time pay on weekends

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Hiring Bonus: $2,000

Reimbursements: Safety footwear & eyew

Job summary

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. is seeking a Welder to perform MIG and TIG welding, fabrication, repair, and preventive maintenance across our food-grade facility. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and adherence to cGMP standards to keep equipment in peak condition.

You will read blueprints, interpret instructions, and fabricate or modify components while maintaining a clean, organized work area and supporting other maintenance teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and sanitation in a food-grade manufacturing setting.
• Experience performing MIG and TIG welding for repairs and fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, measurements and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Weld, fabricate, repair, and maintain equipment, piping, and structural components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions to perform tasks.
• Operate weld machines and perform basic setup and maintenance.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work area and proper tool storage.
• Follow lockout/tagout, hot work, PPE and other safety procedures.

Skills

Welding MIG/TIG

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Sanitation standards

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Lockout/tagout safety

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Cutting tools

Job description

The Welder is responsible for performing welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance work on equipment, machinery, piping, and structural components throughout a food-grade manufacturing facility. This position requires a strong focus on safety, quality, sanitation, and maintaining equipment in a condition that supports food-grade manufacturing requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding as required for repairs, fabrication, and equipment modifications.
• Perform basic set up and maintenance on weld machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and work instructions.
• Fabricate, modify, install, polish, and repair equipment, piping, platforms, guards, and other components.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and polishing of sanitary purge welding in food-grade manufacturing.
• Complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Inspect completed work to ensure welds, repairs, and fabricated components meet quality and operational requirements.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work practices appropriate for a food-grade manufacturing environment.
• Ensure welding, grinding, and fabrication activities do not create contamination or foreign-material risks.
• Manufacture project per Grassland’s specifications.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable food safety and cGMP requirements.
• Properly use and maintain welding machines, grinders, cutting equipment, hand tools, and other assigned equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel and other departments with equipment repairs and projects as needed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, operators, and other team members regarding equipment issues and completed work.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly store tools and materials.
• Follow required lockout/tagout, hot work, PPE, and other safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation for this position is commensurate with education, experience, and relevant qualifications. We value the skills and background each candidate brings and offer a competitive pay structure designed to recognize your expertise and contributions

Summary Of Benefits

• We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well‑being and success of our team members, including:
• Health & Dental Insurance - 100% of premiums paid by the company with low deductibles.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - With 5% company match after 6 months of employment.
• Weekly Pay through Direct Deposit.
• Double-time pay for weekend hours worked.
• Paid Time Off - Includes vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• YMCA membership rate reductions (Neillsville and Marshfield locations).
• Company-provided Life insurance coverage.
• Hiring Bonus - $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Reimbursements - Safety Footwear and Glasses.
• Referral Bonuses - Earn rewards for bringing great people to the team.
• Professional Growth - Opportunities for training, advancement, and career development.

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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.