Maintenance Mechanic/Fabricator/Welder
- National Frozen Foods Corporation
- Chehalis, Washington
- Full Time
Maintenance -- Mechanic/Fabricator/Welder**
**TIG and Stainless experience wanted! Must be able to TIG, MIG, and Arc weld.**
**Position Description:** Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
**Shift: ** Primarily day shift off season. During the harvest season -- availability required for varying shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends.
**Starting Pay**: $27.90 - $32.75 per hour D.O.E.
**Benefits**: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave accrual are available from the start of employment.
**Position Responsibilities:** Including, but not limited to:
- TIG, MIG, and Arc welding on industrial manufacturing equipment in a food production environment.
- Must possess welding skills sufficient to make repairs as needed to allow for line production to continue.
- Using hand tools and power tools to make adjustments to equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with multiple departments across multiple facilities
- Maintain a high level of organization
- Willingness to work in a wet environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Seasonal shift work
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**Job Qualifications**
- TIG, MIG, and Arc welding experience required
- GED or HS diploma
- Minimum two years' experience as Fabricator/Welder or two years formal degree in welding school or machinist school
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- Able to work independently and as a team to meet established deadlines
- Attention to detail, flexibility, and emphasis on efficiency
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills
- Possess a current valid Washington state driver's license
- Strong attendance record
- Basic troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctioning equipment, ability to estimate time for repairs, and perform the repairs is a plus
**Physical Requirements**
- Strength- Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects, with a maximum weight of up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Stand/Walk- Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period.
- Climb/Balance- Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the like using the feel and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface.
- Reach- Extend both hands and arms in any direction.
- Handle- Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hands.
- See- Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristic of objects.
- Twist and Turn- Able to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side.
- Stoop- Bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
- Kneel- Bend the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
- Crouch- Bend the body downward and forward bending the spine and legs.
** **
**To Apply**
All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via .... For questions please call ....
National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, c
**TIG and Stainless experience wanted! Must be able to TIG, MIG, and Arc weld.**
**Position Description:** Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
**Shift: ** Primarily day shift off season. During the harvest season -- availability required for varying shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends.
**Starting Pay**: $27.90 - $32.75 per hour D.O.E.
**Benefits**: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave accrual are available from the start of employment.
**Position Responsibilities:** Including, but not limited to:
- TIG, MIG, and Arc welding on industrial manufacturing equipment in a food production environment.
- Must possess welding skills sufficient to make repairs as needed to allow for line production to continue.
- Using hand tools and power tools to make adjustments to equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with multiple departments across multiple facilities
- Maintain a high level of organization
- Willingness to work in a wet environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Seasonal shift work
** **
**Job Qualifications**
- TIG, MIG, and Arc welding experience required
- GED or HS diploma
- Minimum two years' experience as Fabricator/Welder or two years formal degree in welding school or machinist school
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- Able to work independently and as a team to meet established deadlines
- Attention to detail, flexibility, and emphasis on efficiency
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills
- Possess a current valid Washington state driver's license
- Strong attendance record
- Basic troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctioning equipment, ability to estimate time for repairs, and perform the repairs is a plus
**Physical Requirements**
- Strength- Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects, with a maximum weight of up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Stand/Walk- Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period.
- Climb/Balance- Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the like using the feel and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface.
- Reach- Extend both hands and arms in any direction.
- Handle- Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hands.
- See- Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristic of objects.
- Twist and Turn- Able to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side.
- Stoop- Bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
- Kneel- Bend the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
- Crouch- Bend the body downward and forward bending the spine and legs.
** **
**To Apply**
All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via .... For questions please call ....
National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, c
Job ID: 480246049
Originally Posted on: 6/7/2025