Fabricator - Machine Shop - 1st Shift

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Shift Sr. Lead
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is affiliated with Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The ideal candidate will fabricate, layout, position, align, fit, and weld parts of structural metal parts pipe layout including sanitary welding process.

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits by following blueprints and layout specifications
• Use MIG and TIG welders, plasma cutters, grinders and hand tools
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, levels, and measuring tapes
• Tack-weld fitted parts together
• Layout and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers
• Locate, mark work piece bending, cutting lines; allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications
• Move parts into position, manually, with hoists, or cranes
• Set up and operate fabricating machines such as, shear, Ironworker, drill press, pipe bender and band saw to bend cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form and assemble metal components
• Will fit stainless and carbon steel schedule pipe, as well as sanitary process piping
• Setup and operate orbital welder facing machine , purging process & hand welding
• Use aerial man lifts to install equipment and utilities
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED or two to five years' experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
• Valid Driver License and clean driving record

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Work safely and efficiently
• Able to read blueprints
• Able to competently weld stainless and carbon steel using MIG and TIG processes
• Detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast paced environment
• Able to perform a broad range of duties
• Good communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of basic mathematic skills
• Pass and maintain forklift certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in shearing and breaking preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Environmental exposure - inclement weather and/or cold storage temperatures (40 ° or below)
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Able to work up to 50 feet above the ground
• Able to work in confined space areas

HOURS & WORKDAYS:
1st Shift - 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: for additional support or guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
1st Shift - 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.