Fabricator

Alphia; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia in Ogden, Utah is seeking a skilled Fabricator to build, repair, and modify one-of-a-kind equipment and parts. The role requires hands-on work with press brakes, shears, grinders, iron workers, drills, band saws, plasma tables, and related tools.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and either 2 years of vocational fabrication training or 5+ years of metal fabrication experience. Travel up to 40% to other Alphia plants is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of formal fabrication vocational training or 5+ years of applicable metal fabrication experience.
• Must understand and follow work instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and modify one-of-a-kind equipment and parts.
• Operate press brake, shear, grinders, iron worker, drills, band saw, and plasma tables.
• Travel 20% to 40% to other Alphia plants as needed.

Skills

Fabrication

Machining tools

Welding

Reading drawings

English instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Purpose

The primary role of this position is building, repairing, 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, rolls, and plasma tables. Other optional equipment skills (lathe, mill). This position would be based in Alphia Ogden, Utah, headquarters and support operations at 7 plants across the US. 20% to 40% travel to other plants as needed.

Needed Skills

• Form and fabricate parts and components working from graphic, written, or verbal directions.
• Use machine tools, electric equipment, and instruments working with various metals and other materials within prescribed tolerances.
• Proficient at operating press brake, shear, grinders, iron worker, drills, band saw, rolls, plasma table, and other machines.
• Very proficient at all welding processes (MIG, TIG, arc).
• Proficient at layout and assembly.
• Must be able to convert drawings, sketches, and ideas into a finished product.
• Must be able to understand and follow work instructions in English.

Qualification Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 2 years of formal fabrication vocational training or 5+ years of applicable experience directly related to metal fabrication (sheet metal through ½ inch).

Technical Desirables

• Experience making /repairing parts and equipment used in food manufacturing – packaging equipment (baggers, scales, palletizers, conveyors) – processing equipment (extruders, driers, grinders, scales, pneumatic conveying, pumps).
• Experience rebuilding mechanical components - pumps, gear boxes, shafts, conveyors.
• Experience with layout and installation of equipment or structure in an industrial environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other CAD software (beneficial).

Communication

• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to explain, teach, and coach processes, procedures, and concepts.
• Ability to provide constructive and timely feedback.

Problem Solving

• Ability to detect problems and opportunities early.
• Ability to identify and gather relevant information to identify underlying issues.
• Ability to solve problems based on information and logical assumptions, considering resources, constraints, and organizational value.
• Ability to analyze data to recognize trends and cause-and-effect relationships.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate a machine, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, or reach above the shoulders. The employee is frequently required to stand and use their hands to finger, handle, or touch. The employee must exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Support a schedule-driven by 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 the use of appropriate safety equipment. 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. The employee may be frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area. Employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, and may be working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur. The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running. Personal Protection Equipment (including boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) is required during various processes in the production area. Earplugs and bump caps are always required in the production area.

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

Welcome to Alphia Careers! Hi there! We are Alphia, a leading pet food manufacturer dedicated to providing safe, high-quality food to feed more pets. Our team is committed to ensuring that we consistently provide the highest level of quality and service for our customers. We believe pets are the heart of all families, and we are dedicated to nourish and protect them.