Fabrication 1 GL

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Maintains all welding and fabrication equipment and supplies.
• Builds, creates and designs equipment throughout the entire facility based on orders received.
• Fabricates equipment as needed using welding and other fabrication equipment.
• Maintains any testing requirements as set forth by your supervisor or company; keeps up to date any training that will be needed for this position.
• Possesses knowledge of and utilizes Simmons Hot Works Program as needed.
• Participates as a member of the Team.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
• Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating Systems Principles and Objectives

• Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies).
• Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Physical Activities

• Must work on feet the entire shift with lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and working in the extreme heat or cold.
• Be able to lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hearing protection, eye protection, leather gloves.

Travel

N/A

Technical Experience

• Proficiency in various types of welding such as MIG, TIG and stick.
• Knowledge and use of oxy acetylene torch and plasma cutter.
• Computer skills.

Industry Experience

• Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education

• Must have strong math skills.

Preferred Education

• Experience with AUTOCAD.

High School Diploma or GED

Required.

Competencies

• Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.
• Have the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines; have the ability to seek out and solve problems.

We Value Military Experience

Welcome veterans to join our team.