Maintenance Fabricator

Maintenance Fabricator

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Saturday as scheduled

1st Shift 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

At EW Grobbel , we’ve been crafting quality food products for over 140 years right here in Detroit. As one of Crain’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies , we’re proud of our heritage—and
even more excited about where we’re headed.

We’re hiring a Maintenance Fabricator to support our production operations by welding, fabricating, and repairing stainless steel components and equipment parts. This role reviews daily work orders, fabricates parts from drawings or measurements, supports maintenance repairs, and ensures all work meets quality and safety standards. Responsibilities also include maintaining fabrication tools, keeping the shop organized, documenting completed work, and collaborating with the maintenance team to keep equipment running efficiently.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform TIG and other welding methods to fabricate sanitary piping, guards, platforms, and custom components for food manufacturing equipment.

• Fabricate, modify, and repair machine parts and structures using blueprints, specs, or field measurements.

• Support maintenance teams by fabricating parts for repairs and preventative maintenance.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings for accurate project execution.

• Identify materials and assist with sourcing raw materials, hardware, and consumables.

• Contribute to capital projects and improvement initiatives through fabrication work.

• Maintain welding and fabrication tools for safe, reliable operation.

• Ensure all fabricated components meet safety, regulatory, and sanitary standards.

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Safety teams.

• Assist with general shop organization, cleaning, and maintenance tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive TIG welding experience, with other welding skills a plus.

• Skilled at reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.

• Strong knowledge of welding safety practices.

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting welding equipment.

• Proficient with precision tools and math for accurate measurements.

• Detail-oriented, with all welds meeting sanitary and quality standards.

• Able to fabricate parts independently from raw materials to finished products.

• Knowledge of raw materials and ability to source project supplies.

• Flexible to support production repairs, projects, and occasional weekend work.

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience preferred.

• Effective communicator and team player.

• Willing to assist with shop maintenance and cross-functional tasks as needed.

Why EW Grobbel?

We’re growing—and we need skilled maintenance professionals to grow with us.
Our legacy is over 140 years strong, but we’re just getting started.
You’ll work in a supporting, fast-paced, hands-on production environment that feeds America.
We offer competitive pay, a signing bonus, full benefits, and the opportunity to take ownership of your work every day.
If you're a problem-solver who takes pride in keeping operations running safely and smoothly, we want to meet you.

Apply today and help power the next chapter of EW Grobbel.

At EW Grobbel, here are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Paid holidays & vacation time
• Quarterly bonuses
• Matching contribution to 401 (k) plan
• Individual leadership development

About EW Grobbel

EW Grobbel is a family food company that was established in 1883. Headquartered in Detroit's historic Eastern Market, EW Grobbel specializes in whole muscle meat proteins and pickle products. We are best known as "America’s Oldest Corned Beef Specialist". We supply our products to thousands of locations around the United States.

The foundation of the organization is centered on growing and developing each employee, both personally and professionally while producing premium quality food products. As an employee of EW Grobbel, you will be part of a fast paced, high performance team, driven by employee engagement and powered by work precision.

Ready to build your future with us? Apply today!