Fabricator/Welder - 1st Shift

Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Welder/Fabricator supports the Engineering Department Construction Projects by applying fabricator/welding skills and performing with a high degree of proficiency and effectiveness. Welder/Fabricator lays out, fits, assembles and welds fabricated components following company and safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong ability in installing and repairing/welding of equipment.
• Plans layout, assembly and welding using knowledge of welding techniques.
• Operates other shop equipment and tools needed to prepare components for welding.
• Advanced in MIG, TIG, STICK, Stainless Steel, ARC Welding abilities.
• Safety conscious uses such as fire prevention and knowledge of Fire blanket, Covers, and follows company SSOPs/SOPs.
• Knowledge of Hot Work Permits
• Knows and follows procedures and plant programs such as GMPs, LOTO, Confined Space, and Fall Protection safely.
• Ability to maintain daily paper and complete orders in a timely efficient manner.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance service.
• Report Immediately to Lead/Supervisor/Manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
• Operate a forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, telehandler and other industrial trucks.
• Perform housekeeping of work area, including organizing and sweeping, maintaining of personal or company tools and equipment.
• Perform other job duties and tasks as assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing or industrial environment
• Basic Mathematical Aptitude
• Strong Welding Skills in MIG, TIG, STICK or ARC and Sanitary Welding.
• High School Diploma or GED required

JOB ATTRIBUTES:

• Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Capable of functioning in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to make presentations.
• Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build working relationships
• Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals.
• Detail-oriented: Attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

Facility is a manufacturing environment, and this position may primarily be outdoors. The manufacturing environment and working outdoors may include high levels of noise. When working outdoors conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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