Food-Grade Welder & Fabrication Technician (MIG/TIG)

Pronel Personnel; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food producer in the poultry industry, based on the South Coast, is seeking a qualified Welder to join its Engineering Team. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and fabricating critical processing machinery to maximise production and minimise downtime.

The successful candidate will have MIG, TIG and Arc welding expertise, read technical drawings and adhere to strict food safety standards in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Trade Certificate in Welding or Boilermaking is essential/preferred.
• Experience MIG, TIG and Arc welding.
• Experience with stainless steel, especially in food/poultry manufacturing.
• Experience with mild steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and WPS.
• Ability to fabricate and install machinery components, pipework, structural steel.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to work shifts and standby in a 24/7 environment.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repairs: Maintain and repair food processing machinery, hydraulic and conveyor systems.
• Fabrication & Installation: Fabricate and install stainless steel and mild steel equipment.
• Fault Finding & Diagnostics: Diagnose faults and rectify issues through welding and fabrication.
• Welding: Perform MIG, TIG, and Arc welding on various materials.
• Technical Drawings: Read drawings, blueprints, and WPS to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Food Industry Standards: Ensure fabrication and maintenance meet food safety and quality standards.
• Health & Safety: Follow health and safety procedures and OHS requirements.
• Shift & Standby: Work shifts, weekends, standby duties and emergency calls.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Fault finding

Quality workmanship

Health & safety

Education

Red Seal Welding/Boilermaking

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

A leading food producer in the poultry industry, based on the South Coast, is seeking a qualified Welder to join its Engineering Team. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and fabricating critical processing machinery to maximise production and minimise downtime.

The successful candidate will have MIG, TIG and Arc welding expertise, read technical drawings and adhere to strict food safety standards in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.