Welder - Building Maintenance
John Soules Foods, Tyler, TX, United States
Overview
Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company based in Tyler, Texas. The company produces ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is a leading producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. The organization serves a broad portfolio of customers including Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB, with annual sales around $1 billion and more than 2,000 employees across three facilities.
Job Title and Details
Job Title:
Welder
Location:
Tyler, TX
Department:
Maintenance
Reports To:
Maintenance
Direct Reports:
Bill Heibel
Normal Work Schedule:
6:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 45-minute lunch
Job Summary
Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams and blueprints. Operate welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Proficient in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Certified Welder (AWS or equivalent)
2 to 5 years experience welding in food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical environments
Strong TIG welding skills on thin-gauge stainless steel
Knowledge of sanitary welding standards and hygienic design
Ability to produce full-penetration, contamination-free welds
Ability to read technical drawings and follow written procedures
Familiarity with FDA/USDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards, or equivalent regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Additional safety training (LOTO, confined space, hot work permits)
Key Responsibilities
Perform TIG welding (GTAW) on food-grade stainless steel (304/316L)
Produce sanitary, smooth, crevice-free welds suitable for food contact surfaces
Weld and repair sanitary piping, tanks, conveyors, and processing equipment
Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
Grind, polish, and finish welds to required sanitary surface standards
Maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination in production areas
Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and weld symbols
Conduct visual inspections and assist with quality checks (e.g., dye penetrant)
Document weld repairs and maintenance activities
Comply with GMP, food safety, and workplace safety policies
Work collaboratively with maintenance, QA, and production teams
Work Environment
Production floor in a cold environment (~40°F) with moderate noise, fast-paced operations, moving machinery, wet and dry areas; PPE required
Physical Demands
Standing and walking for extended periods (eight+ hours)
Use of hands, fingers, arms; lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Visual requirements: near and distant vision, adjustable focus
Repetitive movement, bending, twisting, and occasional climbing
Benefits
Vacation / Sick days
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Telemedicine
Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley
Free annual health screening
401(k) with company match
STD and LTD
Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
Career development and ongoing learning opportunities
Compliance and EEO
Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location. Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.
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Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company based in Tyler, Texas. The company produces ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is a leading producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. The organization serves a broad portfolio of customers including Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB, with annual sales around $1 billion and more than 2,000 employees across three facilities.
Job Title and Details
Job Title:
Welder
Location:
Tyler, TX
Department:
Maintenance
Reports To:
Maintenance
Direct Reports:
Bill Heibel
Normal Work Schedule:
6:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 45-minute lunch
Job Summary
Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams and blueprints. Operate welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Proficient in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Certified Welder (AWS or equivalent)
2 to 5 years experience welding in food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical environments
Strong TIG welding skills on thin-gauge stainless steel
Knowledge of sanitary welding standards and hygienic design
Ability to produce full-penetration, contamination-free welds
Ability to read technical drawings and follow written procedures
Familiarity with FDA/USDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards, or equivalent regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Additional safety training (LOTO, confined space, hot work permits)
Key Responsibilities
Perform TIG welding (GTAW) on food-grade stainless steel (304/316L)
Produce sanitary, smooth, crevice-free welds suitable for food contact surfaces
Weld and repair sanitary piping, tanks, conveyors, and processing equipment
Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
Grind, polish, and finish welds to required sanitary surface standards
Maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination in production areas
Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and weld symbols
Conduct visual inspections and assist with quality checks (e.g., dye penetrant)
Document weld repairs and maintenance activities
Comply with GMP, food safety, and workplace safety policies
Work collaboratively with maintenance, QA, and production teams
Work Environment
Production floor in a cold environment (~40°F) with moderate noise, fast-paced operations, moving machinery, wet and dry areas; PPE required
Physical Demands
Standing and walking for extended periods (eight+ hours)
Use of hands, fingers, arms; lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Visual requirements: near and distant vision, adjustable focus
Repetitive movement, bending, twisting, and occasional climbing
Benefits
Vacation / Sick days
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Telemedicine
Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley
Free annual health screening
401(k) with company match
STD and LTD
Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
Career development and ongoing learning opportunities
Compliance and EEO
Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location. Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.
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