Fabricator / Welder

gpac; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Northvale, NJ is seeking a Senior Fabricator/Welder for a food manufacturing operation. The role covers stainless-steel fabrication from concept through welding, finishing, installation and turnover.

You will work with Engineering, Maintenance and Production, perform TIG and MIG welding on sanitary stainless, read blueprints and P&IDs, and mentor junior fabricators. Night shift is required with occasional weekends based on needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on fabrication and welding experience.
• 3+ years in sanitary manufacturing (food/bev/dairy/pharma).
• Strong TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, install, and repair stainless-steel equipment, structures, and piping systems.
• Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel and other food-grade materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
• Lay out, cut, form, drill, grind, polish, passivate, and finish stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel.
• Mentor junior fabricators and maintenance technicians on welding and sanitary fabrication standards.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading blueprints

Sanitary fabrication

GMP compliance

Communication

Independent work

AWS D1.6 (cert)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: Northvale, NJ Schedule: Monday-Friday | 4:00 PM-1:30 AM | Night Shift

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fabricator / Welder to join a food manufacturing operation in Northvale, NJ. This is a senior-level position for a highly skilled fabricator who can independently take stainless-steel fabrication projects from concept and layout through welding, finishing, installation, and turnover.

This individual will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production and serve as a technical resource for sanitary welding and fabrication standards throughout the plant.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate, modify, install, and repair stainless-steel equipment, structures, and piping systems.
• Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel and other food-grade materials.
• Work with thin-gauge stainless steel and sanitary applications.
• Fabricate and install platforms, guarding, hoppers, chutes, tables, piping, tanks, conveyors, and processing equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
• Lay out, cut, form, drill, grind, polish, passivate, and finish stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel.
• Support capital improvement projects, equipment installations, relocations, utility tie-ins, and commissioning.
• Work with Engineering on equipment modifications designed to improve performance, throughput, sanitation, and operator safety.
• Fabricate replacement parts and wear components in-house to reduce downtime and lead times.
• Troubleshoot and repair fabricated equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate work and material records in the CMMS.
• Mentor junior fabricators and maintenance technicians on welding, layout, and sanitary fabrication standards.
• Maintain strict food safety, GMP, sanitation, and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of hands-on fabrication and welding experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or another sanitary manufacturing environment.
• Strong TIG and MIG welding experience on stainless steel.
• Experience with thin-gauge and sanitary stainless-steel applications.
• Experience with sanitary tube and fittings, including Tri-Clamp, weld ferrules, and butt welds.
• Orbital welding experience is a plus.
• Strong stainless-steel layout, cutting, grinding, polishing, and finishing skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with sanitary design principles, food-grade fittings, and CIP systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• AWS D1.6 or ASME Section IX certification is a strong plus.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity for an experienced fabricator/welder to take ownership of meaningful projects within a food manufacturing environment. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with Engineering and Maintenance, contribute to capital and continuous improvement projects, and serve as a technical resource for sanitary fabrication throughout the facility.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-1:30 AM | Night Shift

Weekend and shutdown work may occasionally be requested based on organizational needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.