Fabrication Associate

PDS Tech, Inc.; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a motivated Fabrication Associate in Groveport, OH. This onsite role involves pipe fabrication, material handling, and operating fabrication equipment on a first-shift schedule.

You will contribute to quality products for critical industries while following safety standards and escalating as needed. The position offers hands-on training, opportunities to advance skills with pipe yard operations, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6-8 months of recent experience operating machinery in manufacturing/fabrication.
• Experience with pipe threaders, band saws, roll groove machines, plasma cutting, welding, pneumatic banders.

Responsibilities

• Move pipe through shop and yard.
• Assemble customer pipe orders (lengths and bundles).
• Operate forklifts and powered equipment per OSHA standards.
• Set up, operate, and maintain fabrication equipment.
• Measure, record, and calculate pipe lengths.
• Cut pipe using band saws, torches, and fabrication equipment.
• Thread and bevel pipe with Landis machines.
• Perform quality inspections with gauges and tape measures.
• Keep work area clean and safe; inspect forklift equipment.
• Follow fabrication, assembly, stacking and shipping procedures.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.

Skills

Tape measures

Quality inspections

Math skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe threaders

Band saws

Landis machines

Pneumatic banders

Roll groove machines

Plasma cutting equipment

Automatic welding machines

Job description

Build Your Future in Pipe Fabrication! Join a Skilled Team as a Fabrication Associate in Groveport, OH

Location: Groveport, OH | 100% Onsite

Schedule: First Shift | Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (occasional Saturdays and overtime as needed)

Pay Rate: Starting at $20.00 per hour

Shape, Build, and Deliver Quality Products That Keep Industries Moving

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a motivated Fabrication Associate to support one of the nation’s leading distributors of plumbing supplies, PVF, waterworks, fire protection fabrication products, HVAC equipment, and industrial solutions. This hands-on role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with machinery, solving practical challenges, and contributing to a team that delivers high-quality products to customers across critical industries. If you have mechanical aptitude, experience operating fabrication equipment, and a strong commitment to safety and quality, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Fabrication Associate, you’ll play a key role in pipe fabrication operations and material handling activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Moving loose or bundled pipe throughout the shop and yard
• Assembling customer pipe orders, including individual pipe lengths and bundled materials
• Operating forklifts and powered industrial equipment in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Setting up, operating, and maintaining fabrication equipment
• Measuring, recording, and calculating pipe lengths accurately
• Cutting pipe using band saws, torches, and other fabrication equipment
• Threading and beveling pipe using Landis machines and related machinery
• Performing quality inspections using gauges, tape measures, and other measuring tools
• Organizing materials and maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Inspecting and performing basic maintenance checks on forklift equipment
• Following detailed fabrication, assembly, stacking, and shipping procedures
• Collaborating with team members to meet production goals and customer expectations

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6-8 months of recent experience operating machinery in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial setting
• Experience with equipment such as:
• Pipe threaders
• Band saws
• Roll groove machines
• Plasma cutting equipment
• Automatic welding machines
• Pneumatic banders
• Ability to accurately read and use tape measures
• Experience using gauges for quality inspections
• 3-6 months of forklift experience
• Strong math skills and ability to calculate quantities and measurements
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to follow directions, take initiative, and maintain a safety-focused mindset
• Basic computer skills to support automated machinery operations
• Ability to handle and move pipe ranging from ½" to 10" in diameter

Preferred Qualifications

• 6-8 months of fire sprinkler pipe fabrication experience
• Experience in industries such as:
• Auto mechanics
• Diesel mechanics
• Machinery maintenance
• Automotive manufacturing
• Farm equipment maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of pipe yard operations and safe material handling practices

Work Environment

• Non-climate-controlled fabrication facility
• Work area can become hot during warmer months
• Active industrial setting requiring movement, lifting, and machine operation
• Safety-first culture with ongoing training and support

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a fabrication job - it’s an opportunity to build valuable skills, work with advanced equipment, and become part of a team that takes pride in quality craftsmanship.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out:

• Competitive starting pay
• Consistent first-shift schedule
• Opportunities to learn new fabrication and manufacturing skills
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Safety-focused culture
• Exposure to industry-leading products and processes
• Potential for career growth within a stable and growing industry
• Hands-on work that makes a direct impact on customer success

Whether you’re coming from fabrication, manufacturing, mechanical maintenance, automotive, diesel, or agricultural equipment backgrounds, your skills can translate into a rewarding career path with a respected industry leader.

Pay Details: $20.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance