Fabricator Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: AVO Mill - Arbuckle, CA 95912Salary Range: $32.00 - $40.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayAbout Adams Group  Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company built on over 110 years of a simple but powerful belief: good food starts with good people. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing, we've grown to become the most trusted provider of high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds—delivering quality ingredients from seed to shelf.  Rooted in trusted farmer partnerships and vertically integrated operations, we combine agricultural expertise with intentional innovation to deliver specialty at scale. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity isn't just what we do—it's who we are.  Our Legacy of Innovation  While we stay true to our values, our success across five generations comes from our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to the needs of a changing food landscape. Embodying the spirit of California, we push boundaries, pioneer new standards, and create better-for-all alternatives that nourish people from infancy to adulthood.  More Than a Job—A Purpose  At Adams Group, we offer more than careers; we offer the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're producing high-quality ingredients, supporting sustainable practices, or building trusted relationships across our global network, your work helps nourish lives and communities across generations.  We care deeply for our people, build strong relationships with our partners, deliver consistently for our customers, and enrich the communities we serve. Together, we're elevating industry standards and making a lasting impact on the world.  Join Our Story  Come be part of a legacy where good starts with you. At Adams Group, you don't just have a career—you have a legacy.  Our Core Values  At Adams Group, we live by five core values that guide everything we do:  Quality in all we do  Doing the right thing  Building relationships for shared success  Adapting to change  Leaving the world better than we found it  Position Summary: The Maintenance Fabrication Coordinator is a member of the Maintenance Team reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Fabrication Coordinator’s primary purpose is to design, layout, and install new piping systems, while also coordinating and executing fabrication projects to ensure they meet production goals and stay within budget constraints. These responsibilities are in addition to repairing and installing production machinery and mechanical equipment. This pivotal role also involves planning and executing repairs, preventive maintenance, fabricating components to ensure the effective, efficient, and safe operation of machinery and processes within the industrial plant. Key Responsibilities Design, lay out, fabricate, and install process and utility piping systems. Install, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and equipment to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, steam, and basic electrical systems. Inspect machinery, process piping, and steam systems to identify signs of wear, malfunction, or failure through visual inspections, operational testing, and routine monitoring. Diagnose equipment failures, determine root causes, and complete repairs in a timely manner. Perform emergency repairs on production equipment by replacing or repairing worn or damaged components. Operate hoists, cranes, rigging equipment, forklifts, aerial lifts, and other material handling equipment to transport and position machinery. Perform MIG, TIG, and STICK welding, as well as oxyacetylene and plasma cutting, to fabricate and repair equipment and piping systems. Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to complete fabrication, installation, and maintenance projects. Coordinate fabrication projects from planning through completion while meeting production schedules, budgets, and operational deadlines. Collaborate with production teams, vendors, and suppliers to ensure materials, components, and project requirements are met. Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, manufacturing processes, and operational efficiency. Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and follow all company safety policies and regulations. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience. Experience with the layout, fabrication, and installation of threaded and welded piping systems. Skills and Competencies Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, lubrication, and circulating systems, including contamination control and maintenance best practices. Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and STICK welding, with emphasis on stainless steel sanitary tubing, piping, and low-pressure steam systems. Proficiency using oxyacetylene and plasma cutting equipment. Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment. Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, OEM maintenance manuals, technical drawings, and software-based instructions. Knowledge of bearings, gears, seals, lubrication systems, filtration systems, power transmission components, and related mechanical equipment. Basic mathematical skills. Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or other software applications to receive, complete, and document work orders. Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills. Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergency situations. Demonstrated initiative, strong work ethic, and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Certifications/Licenses Ability to become qualified to operate forklifts, aerial lifts, cranes, hoists, rigging equipment, and other lifting equipment as required. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in food manufacturing or industrial processing environments. Experience with sanitary stainless-steel process piping and steam systems. Experience coordinating fabrication or maintenance projects. Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Working Conditions Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights of up to 80 feet. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions. Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for recordkeeping, safety, and quality training. Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment and collaborate effectively with coworkers and management. Employees must provide a lockable toolbox and mechanic tool set that meets AVO's approved minimum tool list. Food Safety Policy: Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them.  You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.   #adamsgroup