Fabrictor/Welder

gpac; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Fabricator / Sanitary Welder to join its Engineering & Maintenance team in a hands-on role. You will take stainless-steel projects from concept through fabrication, welding, finishing, installation, and completion, with a focus on sanitary design and GMP compliance.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of welding/fabrication and 3+ years in sanitary manufacturing, strong TIG/MIG skills with stainless steel, and the ability to work independently while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional welding and fabrication experience.
• 3+ years in sanitary manufacturing environments (food, beverage, dairy, pharma).
• Advanced TIG and MIG welding with stainless steel.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and weld symbols.
• AWS D1.6 or ASME IX certification preferred; orbital welding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, install, and repair stainless-steel equipment, piping, tanks, conveyors, platforms, guarding, hoppers, and other plant components.
• Perform precision TIG and MIG welding, including thin-gauge and sanitary stainless applications.
• Handle stainless-steel layout, cutting, forming, grinding, polishing, passivation, and finishing.
• Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, schematics, weld symbols, and engineering drawings.
• Fabricate components based on drawings, specifications, and field measurements.
• Support equipment installations, utility connections, capital projects, and plant upgrades.
• Build replacement parts and components to minimize downtime.
• Ensure fabrication meets sanitary design standards using 304/316L stainless and food-grade materials.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior fabricators and maintenance team members.

Skills

Welding experience

Sanitary welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprints interpretation

P&ID reading

GMP knowledge

ASME/D1.6 knowledge

Orbital welding

Job description

Fabricator / Sanitary Welder

Pay: $35-$45/hour + Benefits Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-3:30 PM

A growing food manufacturing company is looking for a highly skilled Fabricator / Sanitary Welder to join its Engineering & Maintenance team. This is a hands‑on position for an experienced craftsman who can take stainless‑steel projects from concept and layout through fabrication, welding, finishing, installation, and completion.

The right person will have strong sanitary welding and stainless‑steel fabrication experience and the ability to work independently while serving as a go‑to technical resource within the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate, modify, install, and repair stainless‑steel equipment, piping, tanks, conveyors, platforms, guarding, hoppers, and other plant components.
• Perform precision TIG and MIG welding, including thin‑gauge and sanitary stainless applications.
• Handle stainless‑steel layout, cutting, forming, grinding, polishing, passivation, and finishing.
• Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, schematics, weld symbols, and engineering drawings.
• Fabricate components based on drawings, specifications, and field measurements.
• Support equipment installations, utility connections, capital projects, and plant upgrades.
• Build replacement parts and components to minimize downtime.
• Ensure fabrication meets sanitary design standards using 304/316L stainless and food‑grade materials.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior fabricators and maintenance team members.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of professional welding and fabrication experience.
• 3+ years working in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or another sanitary manufacturing environment.
• Advanced TIG and MIG welding skills with stainless steel.
• Strong experience with sanitary tubing, Tri‑Clamp fittings, weld ferrules, and butt welds.
• Excellent stainless‑steel fabrication, finishing, grinding, and polishing skills.
• Ability to independently manage a fabrication project from start to finish.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and weld symbols.
• Working knowledge of sanitary design, GMPs, food safety, and CIP systems.
• AWS D1.6 or ASME Section IX certification preferred.
• Orbital welding experience is a plus.

Why This Opportunity?

• $35-$45/hour
• Monday-Friday, daytime schedule
• Full benefits package
• Primarily hands‑on fabrication work with a high degree of independence
• Opportunity to work on equipment upgrades, plant improvements, and capital projects
• Stable and growing food manufacturing environment
• Work where your fabrication expertise can make a direct impact on plant reliability and efficiency

Occasional Weekend Or Scheduled Shutdown Work May Be Required.

Keywords

• Fabricator
• Sanitary Welder
• Stainless Steel Welder
• TIG Welder
• MIG Welder
• GTAW
• GMAW
• Stainless Steel Fabrication
• Sanitary Welding
• Food Manufacturing
• 304/316L Stainless
• Tri-Clamp
• Sanitary Piping
• Orbital Welding
• AWS D1.6
• ASME Section IX
• P&ID
• CIP
• GMP
• Equipment Fabrication

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.