Senior Fabrication Welder Technician

 

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.   

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

Position Summary:

Senior Technicians are responsible for planning, organizing, and performing the necessary maintenance and shop functions to maintain the facility and/or equipment under minimal supervision.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Safety rules, Nestle Integrated Management System and all other company policies and procedures.
• Completion of AMM (Asset and Maintenance Management) work orders using shop equipment or portable equipment for work in the Fabrication area and other departments such as pilot plants
• Plans and lays out jobs from blueprints, drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Coach & train junior technician as needed.
• Plan, organize and perform required maintenance of the facility, machinery, and equipment. Can solve issues alone.
• Provides emergency support – Machining parts for production fixtures and equipment related issues
• Determine as needed fits, finishes and equipment functionality.
• Welding of base metals 304L & 316L. Hand GTAW welding of sanitary tubing used to transfer liquid product is required & heavy flat bar stock and sheet metal 10 -20 gauge. Shielding gas will be used for piping and sanitary tube welding.
• Power pipe welding such as steam and condensate lines and fittings
• Fabrication experience required. Press brake, flow jet, shear, role, drill press, various hand tools and grinders.
• Emergency repair – maintenance machining in support of equipment breakdowns, safety, and quality issues
• Perform maintenance and fabrication type welding TIG, MIG, and Stick welding. Figure routes, materials and connection types for flanged, threaded NPT, Socket weld, sweat copper or butt weld connections.
• complex piping runs; position pipe and fittings for power piping
• Operate machines to size, shape or form metal.
• Assists others in setups and problem solving when asked.
• Accurately read and interpret drawing, blueprints, and sketches
• Be able to work from verbal instructions and rough sketches.
• Conceive ideas and produce parts to solve production problems.
• Work in a TEAM environment.
• Work weekends (to include Sundays) and holidays to support emergency maintenance or production activities.
• Make machine and material selection.
• Clean up equipment and work area at end of your shift to maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Accurate reading of mechanical prints, high quality, and high quantity of work completed.
• Interact and participate with project teams as required.
• Attend Technical Training Classes and cascade learnings to others.

Job Qualifications (Minimum Education, Experience, and Knowledge)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 7-10 years of related experience required.
• Excellent knowledge of Maintenance, Machining, Weld and/or Fabrication Shop operations with demonstrated expertise in two of these skilled trade areas. Has adequate knowledge in all these trades to work seamlessly in team dynamic.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Communicate daily activities for presentation at shift meeting.
• Good Computer skills ((Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Good interpersonal skills for working with all levels of the facility.
• Good basic math skills. Can convert fractions to decimals. Can accurately read a tape measure and precision measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers.

 

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