Fabrication Technician - Welder I

Cargill • Round Rock, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is hiring a full-time Fabrication Technician - Welder I for its protein and salt business in Round Rock, Texas. The position works the first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and pays $42.20 per hour. The technician performs TIG welding, fabrication, installation, inspection, and repair of production equipment and machine guarding, while supporting equipment reliability and maintaining safety, food safety, quality, housekeeping, and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Further processing experience.
• Welding experience in a food production environment.
• Work history within the last 12 months.
• Technical schooling, trade certifications, or formal training in welding, fabrication, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and English-language manuals to take or read measurements and plan layouts, procedures, and repairs with some support or guidance.
• Perform TIG welding, fabrication, and installation of components and machine guarding in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Inspect welded surfaces, structures, and equipment for flaws and quality workmanship.
• Repair machinery and equipment by welding pieces and filling gaps to maintain safe operating condition.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex production-equipment problems.
• Use hand tools to set up, break down, adjust, repair, and maintain production equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and work assignments using SAP and other required systems.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Contact equipment vendors for troubleshooting assistance, replacement-part research, and parts quotations.
• Comply with safety, food safety, quality, housekeeping, and sanitation requirements.
• Perform basic computer tasks for maintenance documentation and system use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed