Fabrication Technician

SunOpta•Alexandria, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America. The Fabricator / Welding Technician is responsible for reading blueprints, taking measurements, and determining the best welding method for each job, and set up components as needed.

Requirements

Basic design and Math skills
Knowledge of technology and engineering
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Critical thinking
Ability to read blueprint of construction items
Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding, including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
Ability to set up and use a tig welder without help.
Ability to cut, weld, grind, and polish with minimal supervision.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Safety oriented.
Purge welding.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
Prioritize quality over quantity and take pride in your work.
Deadline driven.
Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent education.
Four years of experience and appropriate welding certifications for the type of welds to be performed
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
Ability to set priorities to meet deadlines
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve.

Nice To Haves

Sanitary Welding certificate or Grade A experience preferred
Working knowledge of business, computer and math, preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates with Supervisor/Manager details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting and welding techniques and equipment.
Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Interact with coworkers to effectively complete tasks.
Participate in project team meetings on an as-needed basis.
Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
Must be able to see details at close range.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Adheres to all plant safety rules
Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and or HR representative
Serves an active role the plant safety programs, by participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management
Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines
Follows SOP’s and SSOP’s (standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures) when making processing adjustments, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality liquid based products.
Responsible for compliance with GMP’s, HACCP and SQF programs
Identifies all critical control points (CCP) understanding their functions it relates to the process.
Accurately prepares and maintains processing area documentation.
Writing legibly and completely filling out all documents. Operators name must be signed on each document used.
When Maintenance is occurring in your work area, it is the expectation to assist the Maintenance Technicians in any capacity needed to expedite the repair process.
When equipment is in a state of disrepair these items must be reported ASAP to avoid break downs.
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Assists all areas of the plant with general housekeeping
Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors
As a member of the Production team, ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs each scheduled shift.
Maintains effective communication with members of the support group.
When utilizing the Handheld radios employees are expected to be professional and respectful when communicating.
Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team.
Works well among co-workers as a team.
Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team.
Continuously improve your knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process.
Become familiar with SunOpta 360.
Completes and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Schedule.