Fabrication Operator

Ovivo; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401k Match

Paid holidays

PTO and disability coverage

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ovivo in Round Rock, TX is seeking a skilled Fabrication Operator to join our shop team. You will fabricate, assemble, and weld components per drawings, read blueprints, and handle material with forklifts and cranes in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of fabrication experience, strong welding skills (MIG/TIG/Stick), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A non-climate-controlled facility and safety-focused culture are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of fabrication or manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated welding experience (MIG, TIG, and/or Stick) and reading blueprints/drawings.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety and material handling practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work on shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication operations per engineering drawings and production schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions.
• Fit and assemble fabrications to required tolerances.
• Operate saws and cutting equipment to prepare materials.
• Weld as required (MIG, TIG, and/or Stick).
• Assemble products and subassemblies accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect finished work to meet quality standards.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized 5S work area and assist with inventory.
• Report issues to foreman/quality inspector; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding (MIG/TIG/Stick)

Blueprint reading

Fabrication experience

Assembly & fitting

Forklift operation

Shop drawings interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Saws & cutting equipment

Measuring tools (tape, calipers, squares, micrometers)

Overhead crane operation

Job description

At Ovivo, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and manufacturing experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment.

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Fabrication Operator to join our shop team. The ideal candidate will have experience in metal fabrication, welding, assembly, print reading, and fitting. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

The role is based at our shop located in Round Rock, Texas. You must be willing to work in a non-climate-controlled facility.

What is the role?

• Perform fabrication operations according to engineering drawings and production schedules
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions
• Fit and assemble fabricated components to required specifications and tolerances
• Operate saws and cutting equipment to prepare materials for fabrication
• Perform MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding as required
• Assemble fabricated products and subassemblies accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and finished products
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S and safety standards
• Assist with inventory management and material handling activities within the warehouse
• Report equipment issues, quality concerns, and safety hazards to shop foreman and/or quality inspector
• Other duties as assigned

Does this sound like you?

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 2 years of fabrication or manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated experience in: Welding (MIG,TIG and/or Stick), saws/material cutting and operations, mechanical assembly, fitting/fabrication, blueprint/drawing reading.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material handling practices
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and micrometers
• Ability to perform all work in accordance with established company procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50LBS, walk, climb, use various equipment and perform physical work throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Overhead crane certification (preferred)
• Welding certification (preferred)
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment (preferred)

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and manufacturing experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment.

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Fabrication Operator to join our shop team. The ideal candidate will have experience in metal fabrication, welding, assembly, print reading, and fitting. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

The role is based at our shop located in Round Rock, Texas. You must be willing to work in a non-climate-controlled facility.

Does this sound like you?

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 2 years of fabrication or manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated experience in: Welding (MIG,TIG and/or Stick), saws/material cutting and operations, mechanical assembly, fitting/fabrication, blueprint/drawing reading.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material handling practices
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and micrometers
• Ability to perform all work in accordance with established company procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50LBS, walk, climb, use various equipment and perform physical work throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Forklift certification (preferred)
• Overhead crane certification (preferred)
• Welding certification (preferred)
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment (preferred)

Candidates should possess strong welding, fabrication, fitting, and assembly skills, with the ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. The ideal candidate understands safe material handling practices, demonstrates effective problem-solving and communication abilities, and can work successfully both independently and as part of a team. A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement is essential.

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting in a manufacturing environment. Candidates must be comfortable working around industrial noise, welding fumes, and moving equipment, while adhering to established safety protocols. The ability to safely operate powered industrial vehicles and overhead lifting equipment is required.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we'd like to hear from you anyway.

What we offer as an employer

At Ovivo, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We value work-life balance and strive to provide an engaging work environment along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities. We offer:

Benefits - all full-time employees are eligible for Ovivo's generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k Match of 4%
• Parental Leave
• Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Three weeks of PTO per year (prorated based on start date)
• Roll over of up to 64 unused PTO hours to the following year
• Sixteen personal hours (Hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year)
• Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance
• Annual Incentive Plans based on Company Profit

At Ovivo we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together.

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo: https://careers.ovivowater.com/