Fabricator - VFS

Viking; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Viking is seeking a full-time Fabricator for their location in Carol Stream, IL. The role involves operating various types of equipment, including saws and threaders, to cut and process pipe to specifications. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a production environment and basic familiarity with welding.

The position requires adherence to safety standards and an understanding of basic arithmetic. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years in a production multitask environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure in 1/4” increments.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to cut and thread pipe.
• Handle movement of pipe for loading.
• Complete training curriculum and safety requirements.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Experience in production multitask environment

Welding experience

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pneumatic bander

Threaders

Saws

Grinders

Job description

# Fabricator - VFSIL Carol Stream - Carol Stream, IL 60188## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $24.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftFirstEducation LevelHigh School/GEDTravel PercentageNone## DescriptionPosition 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.## Qualifications* **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 school* **EXPERIENCE:** (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 1⁄4” increments.* **EQUIPMENT USED**: The position will use all types of warehouse and production equipment including but not limited to saws; 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.