Fabrication Technician: Pipe, Weld, Robotics

Viking Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job 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

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, warehouse, machine operation, construction, welding, or mechanical trades is common.
• Previous fabrication experience is helpful but not required.
• On-the-job training provided for fabrication equipment, welding support, robotics, and safety procedures.

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.

Skills

Machine operation

Welding support

Material handling

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Tools

Plasma cutting machines

Cold saws

Threading machines

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

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