Responsibilities:

• Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.

• Select appropriate type of metal, such as galvanized, black iron, stainless steel, or aluminum.

• Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material, according to drawings or templates, using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares, and tape measure/ruler.

• Inspect individual parts, assemblies, and installations for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.

• Fabricate parts using arc, MIG and TIG welding, using stainless steel, aluminum, and black iron materials based on the specifications of the blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions.

• Trim, file, grind, weld, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts, using hand tools and portable power tools.

• Fasten seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds in order to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items.

• Work with wood, fiberglass, plastics, and other nonmetallic materials.

• Operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls to cut bend, block and form or straighten materials.

• Operate computer aided drafting (CAD) equipment to develop scale drawings of parts or systems.

• Works closely with the Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure a high level of manufacturing efficiency.

• May serve on a variety of different teams such as Fire Prevention, Hazardous Chemical Emergency Response, Safety, Innovation, and Capital Projects.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate of applied science degree in welding (A.A.S) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Experience with steel, aluminum and stainless steel required

• Experience with MIG and TIG welding.

• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 pounds consistently required.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

• Ability to identify and measure material

• Ability to layout, assemble, and install equipment

• Ability to produce quality products consistently

• Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form (i.e. work orders)

• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities. Must be dependable and have a strong work ethic

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses

• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, tape measures and angle gauges

• A proven personal safety record

• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals

• Ability to solve fabrication challenges and successfully fabricate without written instructions (Blueprints/Drawings).

• Familiarity with the metric system

• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents. Ability to convert from metric to imperial system or vice versa.

• Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time

Preferred:

• Experience with press breaks, shears, CNC plasma cutting tables, and sheet metal experience

Entry Pay Rate : M1: $27.50

Shift : Days

Compensation : $27.50 with a .50cents raise at 90 days and 120 days of completion. $1.00 shift differential, when applicable

This position has a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) and match, Wellness Program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

Skippy Foods LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requisition ID : 24959

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.