Maintenance Fabricator II

Bob's Red Mill; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Profit Sharing

ESOP

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Childcare Discounts

Job summary

Bob's Red Mill is seeking a Maintenance Fabricator II to cut, grind, weld, and assemble structures. The role operates specialized welding machinery and handles surface treatment to ensure safe usage within a food production setting.

The position requires 3+ years of fabricator/welder experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read blueprints and technical plans. Onsite work at our World Headquarters. Full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fabrication or welding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent or an equivalent combo.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate using saw, sand, polish, glue, seam and cut.
• Treat and repair metal surfaces for safe usage.
• Inspect welds and equipment durability; determine repairs or new equipment.
• Read and draft blueprints and technical plans for welding projects.
• Operate machines for industrial welding with minimal supervision.
• Train new maintenance fabricators; support team goals.

Skills

Fabrication techniques

Welding

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Communication

Tool proficiency

Teamwork

English safety info

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years fabricator/welder experience

Education/experience combo

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Department: Engineering

Location: World Headquarters

Compensation: $25.52 - $30.30 / hour

Description

Department: Maintenance

Location: Onsite

Shift: Monday - Friday; Full-Time

Wage: $25.52 - $30.30/Hr, based on experience

Company Overview

At Bob's Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Fabricator II is responsible for cutting, grinding, welding, and assembling structures. This position will operate specialized machinery for industrial welding and treat and repair metal surfaces to ensure safe usage.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Performs various fabrication techniques such as saw, sand, polish, glue, seam, and cut.
• Treats and repairs metal surfaces to ensure safe usage.
• Inspects and tests welds and equipment for durability and determines if repairs or new equipment are needed.
• Reads, interprets, and assists in drafting blueprints and technical plans to develop and design welding projects.
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding with minimal supervision and assistance.
• Assists in training new maintenance fabricators.
• Welds and brazes most materials, specifically aluminum.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly and performs basic preventative maintenance functions.
• Moves and assembles equipment for production lines.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
• Complies with Bob's Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
• Performs other tasks and duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
• This position reports to the Engineering and Fabrication Manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understands fundamental design techniques, tools, and principles involved in mechanical production settings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft technical plans, blueprints, diagrams, and drawings.
• Ability to weld metals and fabricate small parts.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Possesses effective communication skills both written and orally.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools for machine set up and operation.
• Ability to work well individually and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently, follow a sequence of operations with little direction, and self-monitor quality and productivity requirements.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate operational and safety information in English.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.

Education and Experience

• 3 or more years of experience as a fabricator or welder, AND
• High school diploma or equivalent; OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

• Frequently requires the ability to lift and stack products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, bending, and kneeling.
• Position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Use of personal protective equipment such as welding helmets, safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves are mandatory.
• This position will perform work within all areas of the facility and may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease and extremes and difference in temperature.
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program - counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare Discounts
• And MORE!

Purpose

To inspire joy with wholesome foods.

Values

Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.