SunOpta

Overview

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. The Fabrication Technician is responsible for reading blueprints, taking measurements, and determining the best welding method for each job, as well as setting up components as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates with Supervisor/Manager details of work order procedures.
• Gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting and welding techniques and equipment.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Interacts with coworkers to effectively complete tasks.
• Adheres to all plant safety rules.
• Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and or HR representative.
• Participates in monthly safety inspections and reports any potential safety hazards.
• Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines.
• Follows SOP’s and SSOP’s when making processing adjustments.
• Responsible for compliance with GMP’s, HACCP and SQF programs.
• Identifies all critical control points (CCP) understanding their functions in relation to the process.
• Accurately prepares and maintains processing area documentation.
• Assists Maintenance Technicians during maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors.
• Ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators.
• Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team.
• Assists in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team.
• Continuously improves knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process.

Requirements

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
• Knowledge of technology and engineering.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read blueprints of construction items.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for production of technical plans.
• Sanitary Welding certificate or Grade A experience preferred.
• Ability to set up and use a tig welder without help.
• Ability to cut, weld, grind, and polish with minimal supervision.
• Safety oriented.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Prioritize quality over quantity and take pride in work.
• Deadline driven.
• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Four years of experience and appropriate welding certifications.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• The work environment is wet and/or humid with moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.
• A 24/7 36/48-hour work week will be considered normal.
• Extra hours, off hours, and extra workdays may be required.