Fabrication 1 VB (Day Shift)

Simmons Foods • Van Buren, AR

11d

About The Position

DESIGN, WELD AND FABRICATE NEW AND EXISTING EQUIPMENT, PARTS AND TOOLS.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTAINS ALL WELDING AND FABRICATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

BUILDS, CREATES AND DESIGNS EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY BASED ON
ORDERS RECEIVED.

USES WELDING AND OTHER FABRICATION EQUIPMENT TO FABRICATE EQUIPMENT AS
NEEDED.

MAINTAINS ANY TESTING REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH BY YOUR SUPERVISOR OR
COMPANY; KEEPS UP TO DATE ANY TRAINING THAT WILL BE NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION.

POSSESSES KNOWLEDGE OF AND UTILIZES SIMMONS HOT WORKS PROGRAM AS NEEDED.

PARTICIPATES AS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM. PARTICIPATES IN ONGOING DEVELOPMENT,
COMMUNICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TEAM CONCEPTS, PROGRAMS AND POLICIES;
COORDINATES WORK TO ENSURE B.E.S.T PRACTICES WITH ALL TEAM MEMBERS. ATTENDS
APPROPRIATE TEAM MEETINGS. AS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM, FOSTERS STRONG COHESIVENESS
REGARDING ALL MAJOR ISSUES; E.G., DIRECTION, ANNUAL PLAN, BUDGET, POLICY
CHANGES, ETC. ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY TO QUICKLY IDENTIFY ANY AREAS THAT LACK
COHESIVENESS, BRINGING THEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE TEAM LEADER AND WORKING WITH
THE TEAM IN A SUPPORTIVE MANNER TO RESOLVE ISSUES AND ACTIVELY LOOK FOR WAYS,
AND REINFORCES ACTIONS NEEDED, TO ACHIEVE SYNERGY POSSIBLE WITHIN THE LARGER
ORGANIZATION.

SIMMONS OPERATING SYSTEMS PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES: IS FAMILIAR WITH SIMMONS’
ESTABLISHED OPERATING SYSTEMS (E.G. QUALITY, SECURITY, OFFICE ENVIRONMENT,
COMPANY POLICIES); UNDERSTANDS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN FAMILIARITY WITH
THE SYSTEMS AND THIS POSITION’S ROLE IN SUPPORT OF THESE SYSTEMS - INCLUDING A
CONSIDERATION OF THE IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS ON THE SYSTEMS AND THE
RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE CONCERNS AND IMPROVEMENT IDEAS.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS NECESSARY IN SUPPORT OF BUSINESS OBJECTIVES: THIS
POSITION DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO GUIDE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FABRICATOR AND
IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT THE THINKING AND CREATIVITY OF THE PERSON TO THE WORK
OF THIS FUNCTION NOR IS IT INTENDED THAT THIS DESCRIBE ALL THE WORK THAT MAY BE
REQUIRED OF THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: MUST WORK ON FEET THE ENTIRE SHIFT WITH LIFTING, PUSHING,
PULLING, STOOPING, BENDING AND WORKING IN THE EXTREME HEAT OR COLD. BE ABLE TO
LIFT, PUSH OR PULL UP TO 100 POUNDS.

Requirements

• Must work on feet the entire shift with lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and working in the extreme heat or cold.
• Be able to lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Proficiency in various types of welding such as MIG, TIG and stick.
• Knowledge and use of oxy acetylene torch and plasma cutter.
• Computer skills.
• Must have strong math skills.
• Communication Skills
• Decision Quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.
• Have the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Have the ability to seek out and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for poultry or food processing organization.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all welding and fabrication equipment and supplies.
• Builds, creates and designs equipment throughout the entire facility based on orders received.
• Uses welding and other fabrication equipment to fabricate equipment as needed.
• Maintains any testing requirements as set forth by your supervisor or company; Keeps up to date any training that will be needed for this position.
• Possesses knowledge of and utilizes Simmons Hot Works Program as needed.
• Participates as a member of the team.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees