Welder / Fabricator

Jobot; St. Anthony (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Second shift: 1:30pm-10pm

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced MIG and TIG welder/fabricator for a growing food manufacturing company in the Idaho Falls area. The role focuses on building, modifying, and maintaining custom production equipment, with approximately 75% welding and fabrication and 25% equipment maintenance.

Ideal candidates have stainless steel welding experience, can read prints and drawings, fabricate components from 3/16 to 1/4 inch material, and troubleshoot production equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Experience welding and fabricating stainless steel.
• Ability to read prints and drawings.
• Ability to fabricate components and equipment from prints and drawings.
• Comfortable working with sheet metal up to 1/4 inch thick.

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 up 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.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stainless steel

Read prints

Fabrication

Layout & measurement

Troubleshooting

Tools

Plasma cutters

Torches

Grinders

Brakes

Shears

Drill presses

Job description

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

Salary: $30 - $40 per hour

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

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

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