Fabrication Maintenance Specialist

100Hires, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking seeks a Fabrication Maintenance Specialist to support equipment reliability and safety across multiple fabrication locations. You will troubleshoot and repair welding systems, robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment, and help implement preventive maintenance programs.

This role involves 50–65% travel to various sites within the assigned territory, collaborating with engineering, operations, and fabrication leadership to keep downtime to a minimum and operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of maintenance experience with increasing responsibility and hands-on troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and fabrication leadership to develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Provide maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for fabrication equipment including welding, robotics, PLC-controlled systems, and metalworking machinery.
• Diagnose equipment issues, implement root-cause solutions, and minimize downtime across multiple facilities.
• Assist with equipment installations and relocations, and train fabrication managers or operators on proper operation and maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding & fabrication

Robotics

PLC control

Travel flexibility

OSHA safety compliance

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Note: This job requires travel 50-65% to our various locations.The Fabrication Maintenance Specialist is responsible for supporting the equipment and maintenance needs of fabrication operations within an assigned location and territory. This position works closely with Viking Engineering, Operations, and Fabrication leadership to maintain equipment reliability, minimize downtime, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support safe and efficient fabrication operations.The Fabrication Maintenance Specialist provides hands-on maintenance and technical support, assists with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, supports equipment installations, and serves as a technical resource for fabrication teams throughout the assigned territory.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Viking Engineering in the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of VFS preventive and predictive maintenance programs, schedules, and processes for fabrication equipment.Provide maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for fabrication equipment, including but not limited to:- Automated and semi-automated welding equipmentRobotic welding systemsPLC-controlled equipmentThreading and grooving machinesMake-on and cutting equipmentSaws and other metal fabrication machineryDiagnose equipment issues and perform troubleshooting and problem-solving activities in partnership with VFS locations, Engineering, Operations, and Fabrication teams.Develop and implement practical solutions to equipment issues to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support production and delivery requirements.Prioritize maintenance projects and activities throughout the assigned territory based on operational needs and direction from leadership.Perform all fabrication equipment maintenance activities for the assigned location and provide support to other assigned facilities as needed.Partner with Viking Engineering and other Fabrication Maintenance Specialists/Technicians to maintain consistency and continuity in fabrication maintenance practices.Develop equipment-related training programs and provide training to Fabrication Managers or designated employees so they can effectively train operators on proper machine operation, inspection, and basic maintenance requirements.Assist with the installation, setup, and coordination of new or relocated fabrication equipment.Maintain an organized reference library of current operator manuals, maintenance documentation, technical specifications, and other appropriate equipment information.Maintain inventory and availability of parts assigned to the National Parts Depot.Fabricate components for Viking Fabrication-specific equipment and machinery as assigned.Assist with Welder/Welding Operator Qualification Tests as needed.Travel to assigned facilities as required to provide equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and technical support.Function as an on-call troubleshooting resource for assigned locations when necessary.Follow applicable safety procedures and OSHA requirements while performing maintenance and equipment-related activities.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsPreferred Experience & QualificationsFive or more years of maintenance experience with progressively increasing responsibility, including hands-on troubleshooting, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance.Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial or manufacturing equipment.Experience with welding and fabrication of steel components.Experience with automated or semi-automated welding equipment strongly preferred.Experience with robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and/or PLC programming preferred.Ability to diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and the ability to apply appropriate safety practices within the scope of maintenance responsibilities.Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to support multiple facilities and competing operational needs.Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively train and provide technical guidance to equipment operators, supervisors, and fabrication leadership.Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Engineering, Operations, Fabrication, and Maintenance teams.Proficiency with common business software, including Microsoft Office.Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory and provide on-call troubleshooting support as operational needs require.