Welder/Fabricator Maintenance, A Shift (Day), RVI-Cumming, GA $3,000 New Hire Sign On Bonus

Tyson Foods•Cumming, GA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder / Fabrication Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining, welding, and fabricating equipment, parts, structures, and support systems used in the plant. Team members help keep production equipment and facility systems running safely by troubleshooting mechanical issues, repairing worn or damaged parts, building or modifying equipment, and following all safety and company requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; technical school, welding, fabrication, maintenance training, or related hands-on experience preferred.
6 months of work experience in industrial/manufacturing/construction or landscaping environment.
Willing and able to become Lockout/Tagout certified and follow confined space procedures.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)/forklift or pallet jack certification as required.
Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced industrial environment, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and scheduled Sundays as needed.
Willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, including regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Must be committed to workplace safety, attendance expectations, housekeeping, quality, and feed safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MIG, Stick, and TIG welding preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred, including the ability to use common office programs as needed to support maintenance work.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and inspect plant equipment, machinery, conveyors, motors, pneumatic tools, production machines, structures, and support systems to help keep the plant running safely and efficiently.
Fabricate, weld, repair, replace, adjust, clean, lubricate, and install equipment parts, structural parts, and mechanical components using the correct tools, materials, and work methods; experience with MIG, Stick, and TIG welding preferred.
Read and use blueprints, measurements, and work instructions to build, modify, or repair plant equipment, parts, guarding, platforms, and other fabrication projects as needed.
Use measuring instruments, align equipment, replace bearings, perform mechanical repairs, and troubleshoot equipment failures to support safe and reliable plant operations.
Safely use welders, grinders, drill presses, lathes, power tools, hand tools, and other shop equipment to make repairs, complete fabrication work, and test equipment after repairs are made.
Inspect parts and equipment for wear, damage, defects, unusual noises, or other problems; communicate repair needs, parts needs, safety concerns, and unfinished work to supervision.
Support plant needs by helping with housekeeping, equipment cleaning, scheduled downtime work, maintenance projects, training, and other assigned work.
Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, hot work permits, SDS requirements, PPE requirements, proper tool use, and all company safety and quality guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned by management to support maintenance, fabrication, safety, quality, housekeeping, and operational needs.
Ability to weld using different types of welding equipment and safely use fabrication tools, hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
Ability to read blueprints, follow measurements, and complete fabrication or repair work accurately.
Basic mechanical skills and ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, buildings, grounds, and support systems.
Basic computer skills preferred, including the ability to use common office programs as needed to support maintenance work.