Welder

Experienced Welder & Fab - Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift About the Organization Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients since 1904 and we are always looking to add to our team. With additional facilities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Utah, Grassland is a key player in the dairy industry dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a positive work environment for a driven, talent-filled team of employees. Our company offers the most comprehensive benefits package in the area to our employees, generous paid time off, and competitive wages. Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintenance Technician will focus on welding and metal fabrication skills to fabricate, repair, and modify plant equipment, structures, and component. Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment in ourfood manufacturing environment. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while minimizing downtime. Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30pm Monday - Fridayand every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday). One day off during each week. Pay: $27 - $32 Dependent on Experience; Review in 90-days; $2,000 Hire Bonus Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Utilize welding and metal fabrication skills to fabricate, repair, and modify plant equipment, structures, and components, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and facility equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications, food safety requirements, and safety standards. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, mixers, fillers, packaging lines, and processing systems. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using observation, testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments to minimize production downtime. Complete operational maintenance tasks such as lubrication, painting, minor piping repairs, and valve and pump repairs. Respond promptly to equipment alarms, breakdowns, and malfunctions to support continuous production and product quality. Support equipment changeovers, startups, shutdowns, installations, and commissioning of new or modified equipment. Perform facility and utility maintenance as applicable, including HVAC, boilers, compressed air systems, and other utility infrastructure. Accurately complete work orders and document inspections, maintenance, and repairs in the CMMS in a timely manner. Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in a clean, organized, and food-safe condition to prevent foreign material risks. Follow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and quality requirements during maintenance activities to prevent product contamination. Immediately report any food safety, quality, or regulatory concerns to appropriate personnel. Safely operate powered industrial vehicles and equipment, which may include forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers. Comply with all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, machine guarding, and PPE requirements. Communicate effectively and collaborate with production, sanitation, quality, and maintenance teams to support operational and food safety goals. Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing equipment, process, reliability, or energy-efficiency improvements. Participate in utility upgrades, capital projects, and infrastructure improvements as assigned. Backfill other maintenance or operations roles as needed to support business continuity. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Benefits: $2,000 Hire Bonus $500 Referral Bonus Matching 401(k) - 100% up to 5% Health/Dental – Competitive Premiums. Traditional or HDHP with incentive or Opt-Out Incentive Option Company-paid Life Insurance – Optional additional Life or Short-term Disability Company-paid Uniforms; Annual Boot Allowance Vacation, Sick Pay Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment testing. A conviction record or pending charge will not automatically disqualify an applicant and will be evaluated based on job relevance in compliance with applicable laws. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Industrial welding and fabrication in food grade facility (stainless steel experience). Attention to detail and good organizational skills. Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment. Basic understanding of equipment operations, and minor troubleshooting ability. Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in English in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency. Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in English in order to maintain regulatory compliance. Able to obtain licenses for and operate powered industrial equipment at a safe level. Knowledge of HMI (Human/Machine Interface) systems. Basic understanding of 120/240VAC electrical systems and low voltage DC and control wiring. Must be able to climb ladders and work from heights. Performs operational maintenance duties such as: painting, lubrication, minor piping repairs, valve, and pump repair, etc. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Experience with industrial welding and fabrication required (TIG, MIG). Industrial, construction, and/or mechanical experience preferred. Category Maintenance Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location West Point Dairy Products (NE) Shift First EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr