Fabrication Production Associate | 2nd Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. seeks motivated individuals for a hands-on Fabrication Production Associate role in a fast-paced shop environment. Responsibilities include operating fabrication equipment, pipe preparation, material movement, welding support, quality inspection, and general shop operations throughout the facility.

Ideal candidates have backgrounds in manufacturing, warehouse, or mechanical trades. Viking provides on-the-job training for fabrication equipment, welding support, robotics, and

Qualifications

• Backgrounds in manufacturing or fabrication preferred.
• Experience with pipe fabrication is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to read measurements and specs.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment and support production tasks.
• Cut, groove, thread, and prepare steel pipe per specs.
• Inspect welds and finished products for quality.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow SOPs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading work orders

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Tools

Plasma cutting machines

Grooving machines

Overhead cranes

Pipe handling equipment

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.

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.