Fabrication 1 SS Day Shift (A Shift)

Simmons Foods•Gentry, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Design, weld and fabricate new and existing equipment, parts and tools. This role involves maintaining all welding and fabrication equipment and supplies, building and designing equipment based on orders, and utilizing welding and other fabrication equipment. The position also requires maintaining testing requirements, keeping up-to-date with necessary training, and possessing knowledge of the Simmons Hot Works Program. The Fabricator participates as a member of the team, contributing to the development and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, and fostering cohesiveness. They must be familiar with Simmons' operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understand their role in supporting these systems, including communicating concerns and improvement ideas. The role also includes performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives, and it is not intended to limit the scope of activities or creativity. The position requires working on feet the entire shift, with lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, and working in extreme heat or cold, with the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. Required personal protective equipment includes hearing protection, eye protection, and leather gloves.

Requirements

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 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

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, fostering strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues.
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.
Actively looks for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
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.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.