Description
Amalgamated Sugar Company is seeking experienced Welders, Pipefitters, and Combination Welder/Pipefitters to join our maintenance team in Nampa, Idaho. This position supports the installation, fabrication, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment, facilities and piping systems throughout a continuous-process manufacturing facility.
This role is designed to attract candidates with expertise in welding, pipefitting, fabrication, industrial maintenance, or a combination of these skills. Candidates do not need to possess both trades to be considered. Individuals with strong welding backgrounds, experienced pipefitters, and multi-craft industrial maintenance professionals are encouraged to apply.
Pay
$39.28 - $41.10 per hour DOE
Opportunities for advancement through this range based on demonstrated skills, certifications, and performance.
Benefits
- Medical insurance available after 30 days
- Low-cost Blue Cross health plan
- $800 annual attendance bonus
- $175 annual boot allowance
- $250 annual prescription safety glasses allowance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Pension plan
- 401(k)
- Full-time year-round employment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Welding
- Perform MIG, TIG, FCAW, and Stick (SMAW) welding.
- Must pass a 6G welding test to be employed.
- Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural steel components.
- Fabricate equipment, brackets, supports, guards, and maintenance components.
- Complete repair welding on process equipment and facility infrastructure.
- Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
Pipefitting
- Install, fabricate, modify, and repair industrial piping systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and piping drawings.
- Lay out, cut, bend, thread, groove, and assemble piping systems.
- Install and maintain process, steam, water, air, and utility piping.
- Troubleshoot piping and fluid handling systems.
Industrial Maintenance
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
- Support planned maintenance outages and emergency repairs.
- Work with mechanics, electricians, engineers, and operations personnel.
- Maintain accurate work records and complete work orders.
- Assist with equipment installation and facility improvement projects.
Safety
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Comply with Lockout/Tagout, confined space, hot work, and fall protection requirements.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One of the following:
- Welding certification; OR
- Pipefitter apprenticeship; OR
- Equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
- Three years of experience in welding, pipefitting, fabrication, maintenance, construction, manufacturing, or a related skilled trade.
- Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and plant shutdowns as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industrial manufacturing experience.
- Experience in food processing, agricultural processing, mining, energy, refinery, or chemical plant environments.
- TIG, MIG, FCAW, and Stick welding experience.
- Stainless steel welding experience.
- Pipe welding experience.
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
- Rigging and crane operation experience.
- OSHA safety training or relevant certifications.
Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Climb ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
- Bend, kneel, squat, reach, and perform physically demanding work.
- Work safely around moving machinery and industrial equipment.
Why Join Amalgamated Sugar?
Join a team that produces an essential food product while working in a highly skilled industrial maintenance environment. We are looking for experienced welders, pipefitters, maintenance craftsmen, and fabrication specialists who take pride in quality workmanship, safety, and reliability. Candidates may specialize in welding, pipefitting, or possess experience in both disciplines.
Amalgamated Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that operates a drug-free and tobacco-free, 24/7 operation.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-hire steps of background check, drug screening, and fitness test. Candidates are also required to pass a post-hire safety test in English with a score of 70% or better to remain employed.
Job Type: Full-time
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Welding certification, pipefitter apprenticeship, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience
- Three years of experience in welding, pipefitting, fabrication, maintenance, construction, manufacturing, or a related skilled trade
- Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and plant shutdowns as needed
- Industrial manufacturing experience
- Experience in food processing, agricultural processing, mining, energy, refinery, or chemical plant environments
- Experience with TIG, MIG, FCAW, and Stick welding
- Stainless steel welding experience
- Pipe welding experience
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
- Rigging and crane operation experience
- OSHA safety training or relevant certifications
- Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds and perform physically demanding work
- Successful completion of pre-hire background check, drug screening, and fitness test
- Pass a 6G welding test
- Pass a post-hire English safety test with a score of 70% or better
Amalgamated Sugar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, combining a robust 401(k) match structure with an additional fixed employer contribution each pay period. This design is characterized as strong relative to many employers.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive (medical, dental, vision) alongside FSAs, company‑paid life insurance, disability, and an EAP. For many union‑covered roles, a recent agreement maintained zero‑premium employee health insurance for an extended period, underscoring depth and affordability.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off provisions include paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, with mentions of generous accruals and separate sick leave banks. Paid parental and bereavement leave are also cited, adding breadth to the leave program.
Amalgamated Sugar Insights
What We Do
Amalgamated Sugar produces sugar from sugarbeets grown by the ~700 members of our cooperative. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Amalgamated Sugar is the second-largest refiner and processor of sugar from sugarbeets in the United States.
Why Work With Us
At the Amalgamated Sugar Company, employees are part of a grower-owned company with strong values and a long-standing commitment to its people. Our Total Rewards Program supports employees by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.
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