fairlife, LLC · 20 hours ago
Milk Processing Sanitary Welder
Goodyear, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expfairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products. They are seeking a skilled Sanitary Welder responsible for fabricating, installing, and maintaining sanitary stainless-steel piping and equipment used in dairy production, while ensuring compliance with hygienic standards.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Perform sanitary welding on stainless steel tubing, piping, and components used in milk processing systems
Create sanitary welds that meet 3A, USDA, and FDA hygienic standards
Fabricate and assemble CIP lines, product transfer lines, and processing equipment
Leads rebuilds and maintenance initiatives
Cut, fit, and weld stainless steel using jigs, fixtures, and precision measuring tools
Conduct weld finishing, including grinding, polishing, and passivation to ensure smooth, crevice‑free surfaces
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment, facility structures, grounds and utilities
Collaborate with and provide guidance to maintenance, repairs and production in reliability-related processes and the identification of critical spares
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff
Failure analysis to recommend operational, maintenance, and process changes to maximize equipment
Other duties as assigned
Install sanitary piping systems, valves, pumps, tanks, and processing equipment
Read and interpret P&IDs, blueprints, and isometric drawings for accurate system layout
Ensure proper alignment, slope, and flow orientation for product and CIP lines
Work with maintenance and engineering teams during equipment upgrades or plant expansions
Ensure all welds and fabricated components meet food‑grade sanitary requirements
Follow strict hygiene practices to prevent contamination in dairy processing areas
Maintain compliance with 3A Sanitary Standards, OSHA safety rules, and plant quality procedures
Document welds, inspections, and fabrication steps as required by quality assurance
Inspect existing piping and equipment for wear, corrosion, or sanitary defects
Repair leaks, cracks, or weld failures in processing lines
Support preventive maintenance activities on tanks, pasteurizers, separators, and other dairy equipment
Troubleshoot flow issues, pressure problems, or CIP inefficiencies related to piping systems
Perform borescope inspections, weld mapping, and surface finish verification
Conduct pressure tests, leak tests, and integrity checks on welded systems
Ensure all welds meet internal quality standards and customer specifications
Work closely with engineers, production supervisors, and sanitation teams
Provide technical input during equipment design or process improvement projects
Train junior welders or fabricators in sanitary welding techniques and safety practices
An obsession with "crevice-free" welding to prevent biofilm and bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, Listeria) accumulation
Ability to solve "fit-up" challenges in tight spaces without compromising the hydraulic flow of the product
Effective communication with Quality Assurance (QA) and Maintenance teams during food safety audits
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in sanitary or food‑grade welding (dairy experience preferred)
Strong understanding of sanitary design principles and hygienic fabrication
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in production environments as needed
Preferred
General understanding of Dairy equipment and operations preferred (UHTs, Homogenizers, Separators, HTST, Pumps & Motors, Mix proof valves, etc..)
Experience with CIP systems, process piping, and dairy equipment is a plus
Company
fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Doelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Thanner
Chief Operating Officer
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