Welder / Fabricator

Australia-Employment; Idaho; On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Welder / Fabricator in Saint Anthony, Idaho. The role involves building, modifying, and maintaining custom production equipment with approximately 75% welding and fabrication and 25% maintenance.

Candidates should have MIG and TIG welding experience, preferably with stainless steel, and be able to read prints to fabricate from drawings. This is a second shift position with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong MIG and TIG welding experience
• Ability to fabricate components from prints and drawings
• Strong mathematics, measurement, and layout skills
• Experience with product design, equipment design, or process control
• Read mechanical and electrical prints
• Ability to work second shift and overtime

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel
• Fabricate machines, frames, guards, and components
• Read fabrication prints, mechanical and electrical drawings
• Measure, lay out, fit, assemble, and finish components
• Use plasma cutters, torches, grinders, brakes, shears, drill presses
• Tear down machinery for inspections and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related systems
• Follow USDA food-safety procedures

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading prints

Measurement

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Tools

Plasma cutter

Grinders

Drill press

Brakes

Shears

Job description

Welder / Fabricator

$30 - $40 per hour | Saint Anthony, ID | On-site | Permanent

MIG & TIG Welder / Fabricator Opportunity With Food Industry Leader | $30-$40 Per Hour + Overtime

A bit about us:

A growing food manufacturing company in the Idaho Falls area is seeking an experienced Welder / Fabricator to build, modify, and maintain custom production equipment. This position is approximately 75% welding and fabrication and 25% equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have strong MIG and TIG welding experience, preferably with stainless steel, and the ability to fabricate machinery and components from prints and drawings. This is a hands‑on position for someone who enjoys designing, building, improving, and troubleshooting equipment in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Why join us?

• $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 2nd Shift: 1:30pm-10pm Monday-Friday

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding, primarily on stainless steel
• Fabricate complete machines, equipment frames, guards, and custom components
• Work with sheet metal and material ranging from approximately 3/16 inch to 1/4 inch thick
• Read and interpret fabrication prints, mechanical drawings, and electrical prints
• Measure, lay out, fit, assemble, and finish fabricated components
• Use plasma cutters, torches, grinders, brakes, shears, drill presses, and other fabrication equipment
• Assist with equipment design, modifications, and process‑control improvements
• Support production and packaging line efficiency
• Assemble and set up equipment for daily production
• Make equipment adjustments based on weight checks and production requirements
• Tear down machinery for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related mechanical systems
• Follow USDA requirements and company food‑safety procedures

Qualifications

• Strong MIG and TIG welding experience
• Experience welding and fabricating stainless steel
• Ability to fabricate components and equipment from prints and drawings
• Strong mathematics, measurement, and layout skills
• Experience with product design, equipment design, or process control
• Comfortable working with sheet metal and material up to 1/4 inch thick
• Experience using common welding and fabrication tools
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production equipment
• Ability to work second shift and approximately 5–10 hours of overtime per week

Preferred Experience

• Experience building machinery or production equipment from the ground up
• Familiarity with conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Previous equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Food manufacturing or USDA‑regulated facility experience

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.