Fabricator

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia in Ogden, Utah, is seeking a Fabricator responsible for building, repairing, and modifying unique equipment and parts. This role involves operating various metal machining tools and supporting operations in multiple plants across the US. Candidates need 2 years of vocational training or 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication.

Strong expertise in welding and machine operation is essential. The position also requires some travel and adherence to safety practices. Alphia promotes diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two years formal fabrication vocational training or 5+ years of applicable experience directly related to metal fabrication.
• Very proficient at wire feed and stick welding on both mild and stainless steel.
• Must have a sense of urgency and good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Building, repairing, and modifying one-of-a-kind equipment and parts.
• Operating metal machining tools for fabrication tasks.
• Supporting operations at 3 plants across the US.

Skills

Metal fabrication experience

Operating metal machining tools

Welding (wire feed and stick)

Layout and assembly skills

Ability to convert drawings into products

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Vocational training in fabrication or 5+ years experience

Tools

Press brake

Shear

Grinders

Iron worker

Drills

Band saw

Job description

Job Description

The primary role of this position is building, repairs, and modifications of one-of-a-kind equipment and parts as opposed to repeatedly making the same part. The fabricator’s responsibilities include operating metal machining tools such as press brake, shear, grinders, iron worker, drills, band saw and other machines. This position would be based in Alphia Ogden, Utah headquarters and support operations at 3 plants across the US. 10 to 20% travel to other plants as needed.

Required Skills

• Two years formal fabrication vocational training or 5+ years of applicable experience directly related to metal fabrication (sheet metal through ½ inch)
• Proficient at operating press brake, shear, grinders, iron worker, drills, band saw and other machines.
• Very proficient at wire feed and stick welding on both mild and stainless steel.
• Proficient at layout and assemble.
• Must have a sense of urgency and good work ethic.
• Must be able to convert drawing, sketches, and ideas into a finished product.
• Must have a full range of body movements including use of hands for handling objects, computer equipment and peripherals, and bending, reaching, and crouching.
• Must have command of senses - sight, hearing, touch, and smell.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds with regularity.
• Must be able to understand and follow work instructions in English.

Desirable Skills

• Experience making /repairing parts and equipment used in food manufacturing – packaging equipment (baggers, scales, palletizer, conveyors) – processing equipment (extruders, driers, grinders, scales, pneumatic conveying, pumps).
• Experience rebuilding mechanical components - pumps, gear boxes, shafts, conveyors.

Work Environment

Support a schedule driven 24 hours per day environment with a customer service orientation to plant operations. Pre-employment background, drug, and skills testing required. Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices, including appropriate safety equipment apply. The position may require prolonged periods of time of sitting, standing, climbing stairs, climbing ladders and walking plant floors that could exceed one mile of travel per day.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.