Fabrication Production Associate | 2nd Shift

VIKING FABRICATION SERVICES LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Fabrication Services LLC is seeking motivated individuals for a fast-paced fabrication shop environment in Illinois. The role covers pipe preparation, machine operation, welding support, quality inspection, and general shop duties across fabrication, production, and material handling functions.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing or general labor experience and a willingness to learn fabrication processes, safety procedures, and equipment operation. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse or general labor preferred.
• Proficiency reading a tape measure and performing basic math is required.
• Willingness to learn fabrication processes and safety procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and safe operation of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate plasma cutting machines, cold saws, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.
• Support fabrication, welding, machine operation, robotics, and material handling activities.
• Cut, groove, thread, and prepare steel pipe to specifications and production needs.
• Read work orders and blueprints, ensuring accuracy and quality standards.
• Inspect welds and finished products for defects and dimensional accuracy.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials; operate forklifts and material handling gear.
• Assist with troubleshooting minor production or machine issues and report to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment and follow SOPs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Quality awareness

Tools

Plasma cutting equipment

Cold saws

Band saws

Pipe grooving machines

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Position SummaryViking 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 & ResponsibilitiesOperate 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.Qualifications & ExperiencePrevious manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, machine operator, production, construction, mechanical, or general labor experience preferred.Previous steel fabrication, welding, robotics, or industrial production experience is a plus but not required.Ability to work safely in a fast-paced fabrication and manufacturing environment.Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment, and production machinery.Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations.Ability to read and follow work instructions, production schedules, blueprints, or fabrication specifications preferred.Ability to adapt to changing production schedules, workflow demands, and operational priorities.Forklift or material handling experience preferred.Willingness to learn fabrication processes, welding support functions, robotics, and machine operation through hands-on training.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and perform repetitive physical work throughout the shift.Ability to frequently lift, move, and carry materials up to 50 pounds.Ability to safely work around moving machinery, forklifts, cranes, sparks, welding operations, and fabrication equipment.Ability to work in an industrial fabrication environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, sparks, fumes, and other production-related conditions.Equipment UsedPlasma cutting equipmentCold saws and band sawsPipe grooving and threading machinesGrinders and hand toolsSemi-automatic fabrication and welding equipmentForklifts and material handling equipmentOverhead cranes and lifting devices