Maintenance Mechanic

Position: Welder Fabricator

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $33.00 /hourly

Location: Lodi, CA 

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 3:00pm - 11:30pm 

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Welder Fabricator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling and fabricating metal structures and components according to specifications. The Welder Fabricator will work with various materials and welding techniques, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs welding (MIG, Stick, TIG) and fabrication as needed for equipment repair, maintenance, and custom part creation. 
• Maintains equipment repair in a timely manner 
• Performs electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repairs of machinery and equipment. 
• Records and informs Production Manager, Engineering Manager, and Maintenance Supervisor of any-and-all maintenance issues. 
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment, and performance. 
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. 
• Follows direction when machinery should be shut down and repaired. Inspects all plant machinery for proper operation. 
• Assists in gathering and tracking maintenance records on all equipment daily. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of plant equipment, location, and name. 
• Ability to start or jog equipment to perform maintenance tasks. 
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems 
• Ability to help maintain a preventative maintenance program. 
• Able to operate machinery and plant equipment 
• Ability to setup extruder die heads 
• Demonstrate knowledge of all types of dies and setup procedures. 
• Assists workers engaged in dismantling, assembling and installing production tooling. 
• Able to operate all splitting/cutting/grinding equipment. 
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of the safety requirements for performing maintenance on equipment and tools. All other duties and responsibilities assigned from time-to-time by the company or its designated representatives. 
• Regular attendance is required.

Qualifications: 

• High school education or equivalent of three years’ industrial maintenance experience required. 
• Regular attendance is required.
• On-the-job training experience is required to be able to perform duties. 
• Manufacturing production machinery experience preferred. 
• Ability to operate extruders and any other equipment required to perform duties. 
• Regular attendance is required. 
• Team player and able to communicate effectively with peers, customers, and superiors. 
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus. Requires basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.

Physical Demands: 

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk and listen; Stand, walk, and sit. 
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist; Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty. Outdoor weather conditions. 
• Extreme temperatures. 
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).