Fabrication Production Associate | 1st Shift

VIKING FABRICATION SERVICES LLC; Valla (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Fabrication Services LLC in California is seeking a fabrication associate to perform cutting, grooving, threading and assembly of pipe and fittings. The role requires operating multiple saws, groove and thread machines, grinders, and material handling equipment in a fast-paced production setting.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in a production environment, basic arithmetic skills, and the ability to read a tape measure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a production multitask environment under time constraints.
• Basic arithmetic skills using whole numbers and decimals; ability to read a tape measure in 1/4" increments.
• Welding experience is helpful with the potential to become certified.
• Ability to read and follow standard practices and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotary chop saw and band saw to cut pipe to length.
• Groove pipe ends with Victaulic or Pace grooving machine.
• Thread and fit pipe using threader and fitting machines.
• Operate grinders and other tools to finish threaded rod ends for hangers.
• Move pipe and bundles with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Prepare bundles with pneumatic bander for shipment as needed.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Tape measure reading

Instruction following

Time management under deadlines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Saws

Threaders

Grinders

Pneumatic bander

Pneumatic stapler

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand trucks

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Job description

Position performs repetitive or routine duties while operating required equipment to cut and thread pipe, make on fittings, bundle pipe, and clean up. Position requires basic operating knowledge of all fabrication processes and industry standards.Operate rotary chop saw and band saw to cut pipe to length.Handle movement of pipe along the length of table and off load to a cart or crate for staging in loading area.Operate Victaulic or Pace Grooving machine for a grooved pipe end process.Operate threader to apply thread to desired pipe.Operate Mercury or Pace Make on machine in order to apply fitting to desired pipe.Operate band saw in order to cut threaded rod to specified lengths.Install hanger devices to specified lengths of threaded rod.Operate bench grinder to apply required end to threaded rod for application of hanger devices.Push pipe carts of pipe to load area for loading purposes.Operate pneumatic staple gun to staple cardboard box to pallet.Use forklift when necessary to retrieve materials and move pipe.Operates pneumatic bander to ready pipe bundles for shipment when required.Completes training curriculum including but not limited to safety requirements while demonstrating an acceptable level of competence as defined by management.Uses all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated for the job function.Follow all company policies and procedures within the guideline of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Handle additional tasks necessary to fulfill the needs of the company and the customer as deemed by the fabrication lead, fabrication manager, or branch operations manager.REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: Requires enough basic education to understand and follow standard practice or oral instruction, use simple arithmetic, keep simple records, or use simple office machines. (Up to and including high schoolEXPERIENCE: (List the type and duration of experience needed to perform this role)Minimum of 3 years in a production multitask environment while under time constraints.Previous welding experience helpful with the ability to become certified.Basic arithmetic skills required using whole numbers and decimals with the ability to read a tape measure in ¼” increments.EQUIPMENT USED: The position will use all types of warehouse and production equipment including but not limited tosaws; threaders; grinders; pneumatic bander; pneumatic stapler; forklift; pallet jack; hand trucks.The position requires the use of wrenches, screw drivers, and other hand tools. These are set requirements for the position.