Fabricator - Machine Shop - Shift 1

NEW CARROT FARMS•Bakersfield, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Supervisor. The ideal candidate will fabricate, layout, position, align, fit, and weld parts of structural metal parts pipe layout including sanitary welding process. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is affiliated with Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

Requirements

High School/GED or two to five years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.
Work safely and efficiently
Able to read blueprints
Able to competently weld stainless and carbon steel using MIG and TIG processes
Detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast paced environment
Able to perform a broad range of duties
Good communication skills and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of basic mathematic skills
Pass and maintain forklift certification

Nice To Haves

Shear and break experience preferred but willing to train
Sanitary process piping experience
Orbital welder experience but willing to train

Responsibilities

Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits by following blueprints and layout specifications
Use MIG and TIG welders, plasma cutters, grinders and hand tools and settling torch
Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, levels, and measuring tapes
Tack-weld fitted parts together
Layout and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met
Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers
Locate, mark work piece bending, cutting lines; allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications
Move parts into position, manually, with hoists, or cranes
Set up and operate fabricating machines such as, shear, Ironworker, drill press, pipe bender and band saw to bend cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form and assemble metal components
Fit stainless and carbon steel schedule pipe, as well as sanitary process piping
Setup and operate orbital welder, facing machine, purging process & hand welding
Use aerial man lifts to install equipment and utilities
Other duties as assigned.