Industrial Welder

At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are currently seeking a Industrial Welder to join our dynamic team. If you're motivated by a fast-paced work environment, enjoy collaboration, and want to make a real impact on operational efficiency and quality, this opportunity is for you!

Why Choose Olymel?

• Career Growth and Job Security: Enjoy a stable job with opportunities for advancement.
• Company Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where every contribution is valued.
• Benefits: Take advantage of competitive benefits and attractive compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding, fabrication, installation, modification, and repair work on production and facility equipment.
• Weld stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and other metals using appropriate welding processes.
• Perform TIG, MIG, stick, and other welding as required.
• Fabricate and repair machine guards, frames, platforms, railings, brackets, chutes, tanks, and piping components.
• Complete sanitary stainless-steel welds suitable for a food-production environment.
• Inspect welds to ensure they meet quality, safety, and operational requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, and equipment specifications.
• Measure, cut, bend, grind, fit, and assemble metal components.
• Troubleshoot damaged or failed equipment and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to established schedules.
• Support equipment installations, plant renovations, shutdowns, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Complete work orders and accurately document repairs, materials, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate work with production, sanitation, contractors, and other maintenance trades.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, food-safety, sanitation, lockout/tagout, hot-work, and company safety procedures.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Participate in overtime or emergency call-outs when required.
• Perform other maintenance and fabrication duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Welder certification is preferred; Red Seal endorsement is a strong asset.
• Previous industrial welding and fabrication experience is required.
• Experience in food processing, meat production, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment is an asset.
• Strong TIG welding experience, particularly with stainless steel, is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clean, smooth, sanitary welds.
• Experience with MIG, stick, plasma cutting, grinding, and metal-forming equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and welding symbols.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, applicable codes, and safe hot-work practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, cleanliness, and workplace safety.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated, warm, wet, noisy, and physically demanding environments.
• Ability to work around raw meat products, processing equipment, and sanitation chemicals.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, shutdowns, and emergency call-outs when required.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow strict hygiene and sanitation procedures.

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Here’s what Olymel has to offer you:

• A truly family-like work atmosphere
• A service recognition program
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• A group insurance program
• A group savings plan with employer contributions
• Attractive corporate discounts after 3 months
• A company committed to sustainable development, offering high-quality products, promoting animal welfare, responsible sourcing, reducing its environmental impact, and giving back to the communities it operates in through various initiatives, including the “Together We Give Back” program.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

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