Food-Processing Weld & Fabrication Technician

ADP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Packing Company is seeking a Metal Fabricator to perform welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance on production equipment and facility structures within a food-processing environment. You will work closely with the Maintenance Department to keep systems safe, reliable, and operational.

The ideal candidate has strong welding skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial welding or fabrication experience.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding.
• Experience welding stainless steel is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other metals as required.
• Fabricate, repair, and modify equipment, machinery, frames, platforms, guards, brackets, supports, and other components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, measurements, and work instructions.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated components to ensure proper quality, strength, and fit.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility structures.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding machines

Plasma cutter

Grinding tools

Job description

Wolverine Packing Company is seeking a Metal Fabricator to perform welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance on production equipment and facility structures within a food-processing environment. You will work closely with the Maintenance Department to keep systems safe, reliable, and operational.

The ideal candidate has strong welding skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment in a fast-paced setting.