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Milk Processing Sanitary Welderfairlife LLC • Goodyear, AZ, United States
Milk Processing Sanitary Welder

Milk Processing Sanitary Welder

fairlife LLC • Goodyear, AZ, United States
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fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes : fairlife ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

Job Purpose :

We are seeking a skilled Sanitary Welder with experience in milk processing or foodgrade manufacturing to join our team. This role is responsible for fabricating, installing, and maintaining sanitary stainlesssteel piping and equipment used in dairy production. The ideal candidate has strong sanitary welding skills, understands hygienic design standards, and can work effectively in a fastpaced production environment. The sanitary welder is also expected to work on equipment repairs and rebuilding alongside the maintenance team.

Responsibilities :

Fabrication, Welding, & maintenance repairs

  • 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, crevicefree 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

Installation & System Assembly

  • 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.
  • Sanitation & Compliance

  • Ensure all welds and fabricated components meet foodgrade 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.
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • 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.
  • Quality Control & Testing

  • 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.
  • Collaboration & Communication

  • 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
  • Microbial Awareness : An obsession with "crevice-free" welding to prevent biofilm and bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, Listeria) accumulation.
  • Mechanical Aptitude : Ability to solve "fit-up" challenges in tight spaces without compromising the hydraulic flow of the product.
  • Team Collaboration : Effective communication with Quality Assurance (QA) and Maintenance teams during food safety audits.
  • Skills / Qualifications Required :

  • 3+ years of experience in sanitary or foodgrade welding (dairy experience preferred).
  • General understanding of Dairy equipment and operations preferred (UHTs, Homogenizers, Separators, HTST, Pumps & Motors, Mix proof valves, etc..)
  • Strong understanding of sanitary design principles and hygienic fabrication.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
  • Experience with CIP systems, process piping, and dairy equipment is a plus.
  • 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.
  • Position location : Goodyear, AZ

    Reports to : Maintenance Manager

    fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

    In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com .

    For Recruitment Agencies

    At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

    As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

    Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.

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