Maintenance Welder Fabricator Tulare, CA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10800+Ave+184+Tulare+CA+USA+93274) • Manufacturing Job Type Full-time Description JOB TITLE: Maintenance Welder Fabricator REPORTING TO: Maintenance Manager LOCATION: Tulare, CA Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Tulare, CA. Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values ofAMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, andSIMPLICITYare at the heart of everything we do. If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you! Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us yourSTORY, yourPASSION, and yourEXPERTISE. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From yourPASSIONto ours As a Maintenance Welder Fabricator, the role will fulfill responsibilities such as but not limited to Welding and Fabrication of Dairy Processing equipment and processes. The role includes ensuring manufacturing performance, volume, and quality goals are met by utilizing efficient technical methods. Additionally, the Maintenance Welder Fabricator will collaborate with the Maintenance Management, Supervisors, Coordinator and Staff to align duties with the company's goals and values. From yourEXPERTISEto ours Key responsibilities for this position include: + Fabrication, and repair of production equipment and parts. + Responsible for ordering parts and materials needed for repairs and projects. + Supports assigned projects from planning and fabrication through assembly. + Ability to accurately interpret technical drawings and blueprints. + An ability to design parts and equipment without engineering drawings. + Troubleshooting and repairing existing dairy processing equipment, including welding repairs on damaged components. + Knowledgeable with all aspects of dairy process fabrication and sanitary welding procedures. + Proficient with job-related tools, machinery. + Performing various welding techniques (TIG, Mig, Stick) to join metal components, ensuring proper penetration and quality welds. + The ability to follow strict sanitation procedures when welding and fabricating to maintain hygiene standards in a dairy processing environment. + The ability to set up and manage purging gas flow when purge welding, including back purging techniques. + Awareness of food safety protocols and hygienic practices required in a dairy processing environment. + Responsible for the equipment and environmental conditions in the workshop. + Maintains a safe work environment. + Effective communication skills. + Use of SAP to manage workflow, documenting maintenance activities, including logging job progress, repairs, adjustments, and spare part usage. + Ability to work well in a team and take direction. + Following strict sanitation procedures when welding and fabricating to maintain hygiene standards in a dairy processing environment. + Use of SAP to manage workflow, documenting maintenance activities, including logging job progress, repairs, adjustments, and spare part usage Requirements From yourSTORYto ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education + High school's diploma is preferred. Or Equivalent. Experience + 5+ years Sanitary Welding/Fabrication experience is required. Certifications and specific knowledge + Expert in sanitary stainless-steel welding + Knowledgeable with all aspects of dairy process fabrication and sanitary welding procedures. + Proficient with job-related tools, machinery. + Mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus. Lactalis Heritage Dairy is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Salary Description $40.30