Hands-On Steel Fabrication & Pipe Production Tech

Viking Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a hands-on production worker to support steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, and general shop duties. The role includes learning fabrication processes, quality standards, and safety procedures through on-the-job training.

You will operate plasma cutters, saws, threading machines, grinders, and cranes, while preparing materials, inspecting welds, and assisting with packaging for shipment. No degree required; prior shop experience a plus.

Qualifications

• No specific degree or certification is required for entry-level consideration.
• Equipment-specific training and demonstrated competency are required before independent operation.

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.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Math calculations

Safety compliance

Hand tool operation

Machine operation experience

Forklift operation

Tools

Plasma cutting equipment

Cold saws

Pipe threading machines

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Viking Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a hands-on production worker to support steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, and general shop duties. The role includes learning fabrication processes, quality standards, and safety procedures through on-the-job training.

You will operate plasma cutters, saws, threading machines, grinders, and cranes, while preparing materials, inspecting welds, and assisting with packaging for shipment. No degree required; prior shop experience a plus.