Fabricator 1st Shift $25-$35

Ragozzino Foods Inc.•Meriden, CT

54d•$25 - $35

About The Position

The main function of the Fabricator is to ensure production equipment and plant machinery are operating properly, react and repair in a timely fashion in the event of an emergency breakdown, and provide fabrication skills for necessary machine upgrades and / or repair.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years welding experience
Experience doing 3-A Sanitary welds
Ability to read prints with AutoCAD software
Must be physically fit and able to work on feet most of the day. Capable of lifting 75 pounds repetitively.
Demonstrated success at attention to detail
Ability to independently examine information and/or situations, evaluates potential impact, options and makes recommendations
Operate MIG and TIG welders, torches, band saw, and shear.
Ability to weld different types of materials like (coiled steel, stainless steel, aluminum)
Must have manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail
Must have knowledge of metal properties and other material
Must have mathematical skills and analytical abilities including Dimensional Measurements
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Basic computer skills required

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to manufacture quality product with smooth seams, joints, or grind and polished surfaces.
De-bur and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture per job specifications
Welds components in flat, vertical, or horizontal positions
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding and fabrication trade
Work with UHMW
Machining and working with a lathe
Understanding of pneumatics
Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment
Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required
You will support production with repairs or replacements of worn safety guards and mechanisms and maintain a clean, orderly work area
Custom design, fabricate, machine, weld and document various machine safety guards and components
Work from complex proto-type blueprints, sketches and verbal instruction
Perform regular Preventative Maintenance as scheduled.
Daily inspection of production line equipment prior to startup. Ensure proper operation and repair machines as needed.
Support production staff on daily basis and help to resolve mechanical issues on production lines.
Perform troubleshooting and repairs including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and plumbing systems throughout the facility.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities as scheduled.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, welders, machining equipment and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Comply with OSHA Safety and all company, USDA, FDA regulations for food plants. This requires the understanding of HAACP and SSOP plans and the ability to comply with these regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Detect faulty operations, faulty machinery, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
Order materials and parts required for repairs and maintenance.
Work overtime as needed and scheduled.