Fabricator
Novolex
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Job summary
Novolex Yakima is hiring a Fabricator to design, fabricate, modify, and install equipment, tooling, and guards across the manufacturing facility. You will support production, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement efforts by delivering high-quality fabricated components that enhance equipment reliability and safety.
The role requires fabrication experience and blueprint literacy, with the ability to operate welding and cutting machines and read mechanical drawings.
Qualifications
- Fabrication experience required.
- Mechanic experience required.
- HS diploma or GED; welding or fabrication certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, mechanical drawings, and parts manuals.
- Operate shop machines: arc, MIG, TIG welders; cutting torch; saws; presses; grinders.
- Fabricate parts and equipment from stock; repair and fabricate replacement parts.
- Install fabricated components and verify fit, function, and safety.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and safety teams.
Skills
Education
Job description
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
The Fabricator is responsible for the design, fabrication, modification, repair, and installation of equipment, tooling, machine components, guards, structures, and facility improvements used throughout the manufacturing facility. This position supports production, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives by producing high-quality fabricated components that enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and workplace safety.
Under the direct supervision of the maintenance supervisor the fabricator will make mechanical repairs on all equipment; to include, but not limited to, gear boxes, bearings, lubricants, valves, filters, regulators, pumps, fluid storage devices, calculations pertaining to fluid power, single and three phase power Must be able to work with sprockets, chains, variable speed belts, and gears. Will be required to perform various test instruments for voltage, amperage, resistance and continuity. This position is backed-up by other Fabricators.
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Follow all food safety and consumer safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, mechanical drawings, and parts manuals.
- Must be able to use various shop machines: Arc welder, Mig welder, Tig welder, cutting torch, saws, presses, grinders, etc.
- Must be able to fabricate parts and equipment from stock.
- Fabricate metal parts, machine guards, platforms, carts, fixtures, brackets, and production tooling.
- Perform welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, and metal forming operations.
- Repair damaged equipment and fabricate replacement parts.
- Install fabricated components and verify proper fit, function, and safety.
- Work closely with maintenance, engineering, production, and safety teams to support operational needs.
- Assist in machine modifications and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain welding and fabrication equipment in safe operating condition.
- Use ladders, as needed, to access machinery.
- Reach, crawl, kneel, etc., and move various components of the machinery and facility to effect repairs and general maintenance.
- Move raw materials, finished product, supplies, etc., with or without assistance.
- Requires operation of forklift and Company motor vehicles as needed.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA, WISHA, and company safety procedures.
- Maintain organized work areas and comply with 5S standards.
- Perform other duties as required by management.
HS Diploma or GED equivalency; Technical certification in Welding Technology, Fabrication or related field preferred.
Fabrication experience required, Mechanic experience required
Strong blueprint reading and layout skills.
Knowledge of welding symbols and fabrication best practices.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to quality workmanship and safety.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $26-$30 site performance based bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, free onsite clinic, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
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