Metal Fabricator

Wolverine Packing Co•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Metal Fabricator performs welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance work on production equipment, machinery, structural components, piping, platforms, guards, conveyors, and other facility systems. Working closely with the Maintenance Department, this role helps keep equipment and facilities safe, reliable, and operational in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires welding and fabrication skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment. The work takes place primarily in an industrial food-processing and manufacturing environment. Conditions may include moving machinery, welding fumes, sparks, noise, water, cleaning chemicals, and temperature changes. The employee must follow safety, sanitation, food-safety, and PPE requirements, including protecting food products, equipment, and surrounding areas from sparks, debris, and contamination. The schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and every other Saturday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of industrial welding or fabrication experience.
Experience with MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding.
Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, and measurements.
Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to use welding, fabrication, and mechanical hand tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, and work in awkward positions.
Ability to work from ladders, lifts, platforms, and elevated work areas when required.
Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy industrial environments.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including welding hood, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective clothing.
Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment while following applicable safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience welding stainless steel is strongly preferred.
Previous experience in a manufacturing, food-processing, or industrial environment is preferred.
Welding certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other metals as required.
Fabricate, repair, and modify equipment, machinery, frames, platforms, guards, brackets, supports, and other components.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, measurements, and work instructions.
Inspect completed welds and fabricated components for quality, strength, and fit.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility structures.
Repair and modify conveyors, processing equipment, chutes, tables, racks, and other production-related equipment.
Cut, grind, drill, bend, and shape metal using appropriate hand and power tools.
Use torches, plasma cutters, grinders, welding machines, and other fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
Troubleshoot equipment and identify welding or fabrication solutions to minimize production downtime.
Work with the Maintenance Team on emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance projects.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and welding safety practices.
Follow applicable food-safety and sanitation requirements and protect food products, equipment, and surrounding areas during welding and fabrication work.
Maintain welding equipment, tools, and supplies in good working condition.
Complete maintenance documentation and communicate completed work and equipment issues to management.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.