Industrial Fabrication Technician — Rolling, Welding & Press

Thompson Pipe - USA; Sale Creek (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

Company 401(k)

Paid Holidays

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Bakewell, TN is seeking an Industrial Fabrication Technician to shape, weld, and press steel components for critical infrastructure. You’ll operate the overhead crane, run ring presses, perform pre-op inspections, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, forklift operation, and ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Training, safety courses, and rotating duties support a stable, on-site work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass forklift safety course.
• Ability to pass written and practical overhead crane training.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with production machinery.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the primary overhead crane operator in the steel liner area.
• Cut/shear, tack weld, roll, and grind steel to blueprint and quality standards.
• Run ring presses to enlarge or shrink rings; complete setups and changeovers.
• Conduct quality checks, adjust equipment, and perform minor repairs.
• Load/unload the line, move materials with a forklift, and complete pre-op inspections.
• Maintain organization and protect products/equipment from damage.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Machining basics

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Tools

Ring press

Flash welder

Trimmer

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Build What Lasts: Help Fabricate the Steel Components Behind Critical InfrastructureAt Thompson Pipe Group, we turn raw steel into precision rings that support water and wastewater systems across North America. As an Industrial Fabrication Technician, you’ll shape, weld, and press components with the accuracy our customers count on.Status: Full-time | Pay: $17.00+ DOE | Hours: 1st Shift, Mon–Thurs, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Imagine your first weekYou’re paired with a seasoned operator who walks you through setting up the ring press—selecting tooling, verifying thickness specs, and performing a changeover for the next diameter. By midweek, you’re confidently running the overhead crane to position liners, rolling material to roundness, and using the flash welder and trimmer to achieve a clean finish. You measure, verify, and fine-tune machines to hit tolerance every time.Your core responsibilitiesOperate as the primary overhead crane operator in the steel liner area.Cut/shear, tack weld, roll, and grind steel to blueprint and quality standards.Run ring presses to enlarge or shrink rings; complete setups and changeovers.Conduct quality checks, adjust equipment, and perform minor repairs.Load/unload the line, move materials with a forklift, and complete pre-op inspections.Maintain organization and protect products/equipment from damage.What sets you up for successCommitment to safety; respectful, responsible, and dependable.Ability to pass a forklift safety course and safely operate a forklift.Ability to pass written and practical overhead crane training.Hands-on mechanical aptitude with production machinery.Flexibility for non-standard hours; strong housekeeping and problem-solving ability.Capacity to lift up to 75 lbs.Experience preferred2+ years Machine Operator2+ years Manufacturing2+ years Forklift operationWork schedule10-hour Day shiftMonday–ThursdayOvertime and weekend availability as neededDay Shift availabilityWhy Thompson Pipe GroupWe’re a privately held, family-operated company headquartered in Rialto, California, with manufacturing sites across the country. Our portfolio spans drainage, sanitary, pressure, and trenchless pipe solutions—each generation better than the last. Explore more at www.thompsonpipegroup.com.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive pay: $17.00+ DOEMedical, Dental, and VisionLife and Supplemental Life insuranceCompany-matched 401(k)Paid HolidaysFun Events and team activitiesTraining and DevelopmentEmployee DiscountsCareer Opportunity and growthLocation550 Industrial Blvd., Bakewell, TN 37304LegalEOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability