Hands-on Production Associate - Steel Pipe Fabrication

Viking Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a hands-on production associate to support steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, pipe preparation, material movement, welding support, and quality inspection.

You will receive on-the-job training in equipment operation, production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures, contributing to shipping preparation and general shop operations as needed. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety rules, and efficient problem solving in

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.

Job description

Viking Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a hands-on production associate to support steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, pipe preparation, material movement, welding support, and quality inspection.

You will receive on-the-job training in equipment operation, production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures, contributing to shipping preparation and general shop operations as needed. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety rules, and efficient problem solving in