Fabrication Production Associate | 1st Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. in California's fabrication shop is hiring Fabrication Production Associates to support pipe fabrication, machine operation, welding, robotics, and material handling across the production floor.

You will perform hands-on tasks, read work orders, inspect quality, and help move materials, set up equipment, and assist with safe, efficient production in a fast-paced environment. On-the-job training is provided to cover fabrication equipment, robotics, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, warehouse, machine operation, construction, welding, or general labor.
• On-the-job training provided for fabrication equipment, welding support functions, robotics, production processes, and safety procedures.
• Commitment to safety procedures and quality standards in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication and production equipment including plasma cutting machines, cold saws, threading machines, grooving machines, grinders, and semi‑automatic fabrication equipment.
• Support fabrication, production, welding, machine operation, robotics, and material handling activities throughout the fabrication shop.
• Cut, groove, thread, grind, and prepare steel pipe and materials to customer specifications and production requirements.
• Assist with machine operation involving plasma cutting, outlet placement, welding support, and automated fabrication processes.
• Read and interpret work orders and tape measures to ensure production accuracy and quality standards.
• Visually inspect fabricated materials, welds, and finished products for defects and quality compliance.
• Load, unload, stage, organize, and move steel pipe, fittings, and raw materials throughout the production process.
• Bundle, label, and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot minor production or machine issues and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fabrication and production environment.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout, and SOPs.

Skills

Machine operation

Welding support

Material handling

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Overhead Cranes

CombiLift

Job description

Position Summary

Viking is seeking motivated individuals interested in working in a fabrication, manufacturing, mechanical, or production environment. We operate a fast-paced fabrication shop supporting steel pipe fabrication, welding, machine operation, robotics, and material handling operations.

The Fabrication Production Associate position is a hands‑on production role responsible for supporting fabrication activities including machine operation, pipe preparation, material movement, welding support, quality inspection, and general shop operations. Depending on operational needs, employees may support fabrication, production, machine operation, welding, robotics, shipping preparation, or other manufacturing functions throughout the facility.

This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, warehouse, machine operation, construction, welding, mechanical trades, or general labor. Previous fabrication experience is helpful but not required. Viking provides on‑the‑job training for fabrication equipment, welding support functions, robotics, production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication and production equipment including plasma cutting machines, cold saws, threading machines, grooving machines, grinders, and semi‑automatic fabrication equipment.
• Support fabrication, production, welding, machine operation, robotics, and material handling activities throughout the fabrication shop.
• Cut, groove, thread, grind, and prepare steel pipe and materials to customer specifications and production requirements.
• Assist with machine operation involving plasma cutting, outlet placement, welding support, and automated fabrication processes.
• Read and interpret work orders, production paperwork, measurements, specifications, and tape measures to ensure production accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Visually inspect fabricated materials, welds, and finished products for defects, dimensional accuracy, and quality compliance.
• Perform grinding, deburring, cleanup, finishing work, and general fabrication support activities.
• Load, unload, stage, organize, and move steel pipe, fittings, and raw materials throughout the production process.
• Bundle, band, label, and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, CombiLift equipment, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot minor production or machine issues and communicate equipment or quality concerns to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fabrication and production environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Complete required operational, safety, and production training while demonstrating acceptable competency and performance standards.
• Support additional operational and production needs as assigned by Fabrication Leadership or Branch Operations Management.