Night Shift Welder/Fabricator | Bergen County, NJ

gpac; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac, a growing recruitment firm, seeks a Welder/Fabricator for a night-shift role at a Bergen County food manufacturing facility. The candidate will perform TIG welding and stainless steel fabrication on equipment used in a sanitary food production environment, and support maintenance with repairs and fabrication projects.

The role requires strong TIG welding experience, a background in stainless steel fabrication, and the ability to read prints and work from measurements.

Qualifications

• Experience with sanitary welding/fabrication in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, or similar sanitary environments.
• Strong TIG welding and stainless steel fabrication background.
• Ability to fabricate from prints, measurements, sketches, or existing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding and stainless‑steel fabrication.
• Complete sanitary welding and fabrication on equipment used within a food production environment.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and install equipment and components.
• Build and repair guards, brackets, frames, supports, and custom‑fabricated pieces.
• Perform cutting, fitting, grinding, measuring, layout, and finishing.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, measurements, and existing equipment.
• Support maintenance and engineering with equipment repairs, modifications, and improvement projects.
• Maintain sanitary standards and proper weld finishes required for food‑processing equipment.

Skills

Sanitary welding

TIG welding

Stainless steel fabrication

Blueprint reading

Fabrication from prints

Independent work

Job description

A growing food manufacturing facility in Bergen County is looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join its night-shift team. This is a hands‑on role supporting production equipment, facility needs, equipment modifications, repairs, and custom fabrication projects throughout the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding and stainless‑steel fabrication
• Complete sanitary welding and fabrication on equipment used within a food production environment
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and install equipment and components
• Build and repair guards, brackets, frames, supports, and custom‑fabricated pieces
• Perform cutting, fitting, grinding, measuring, layout, and finishing
• Work from blueprints, sketches, measurements, and existing equipment
• Support maintenance and engineering with equipment repairs, modifications, and improvement projects
• Maintain sanitary standards and proper weld finishes required for food‑processing equipment

Required Experience

• Sanitary welding/fabrication experience - REQUIRED
• Strong TIG welding experience
• Strong stainless‑steel fabrication background
• Experience producing clean, precise welds and sanitary finishes
• Experience working on equipment within food, beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, cosmetic, medical, or another sanitary manufacturing environment
• Ability to fabricate from prints, measurements, sketches, or existing equipment
• Strong cutting, fitting, grinding, layout, and finishing skills
• Ability to work independently on fabrication and equipment‑repair projects

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.