Fabrication Production Associate | 2nd Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a hands-on production associate to support steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, and material handling. The role includes welding support, quality inspection, and general shop operations with on-the-job training in equipment operation and safety.

This position covers fabrication, production, robotics, and shipping preparation based on operational needs, with training provided to ensure quality standards and safe practices are followed.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided in equipment operation and safety.
• Experience with steel pipe fabrication is a plus.
• Ability to read work orders and measurements.
• Commitment to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication and production equipment.
• Cut, groove, thread, grind, and prepare steel pipe to specs.
• Read work orders and measurements to ensure production accuracy.
• Visually inspect fabricated materials, welds, and finished products for defects.
• Load, unload, stage, organize, and move steel pipe and materials throughout production.
• Troubleshoot minor production or machine issues and communicate concerns to leadership.

Skills

Plasma cutting

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Machine operation

Welding support

Blueprint reading

Material handling

Tools

Plasma cutting machines

Cold saws

Threading machines

Grooving machines

Grinders

Overhead cranes

CombiLift

Job description

Position Summary

This hands-on production role supports steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, pipe preparation, material movement, welding support, quality inspection, and general shop operations. Assignments may include fabrication, production, robotics, shipping preparation, and other manufacturing functions based on operational needs. Viking provides on-the-job training in equipment operation, production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Essential Duties And 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, after completing required training and authorization.
• 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.