Industrial Fabrication Technician — Rolling, Welding & Press

Thompson Pipe Group

Sale Creek (TN)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company 401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Employee Discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Bakewell, TN is seeking an Industrial Fabrication Technician to transform raw steel into precision rings for water and wastewater systems across North America. The role involves operating the overhead crane, setting up ring presses, and performing quality checks to meet engineering tolerances.

Day-to-day duties include welding, cutting, rolling, and finishing components with a focus on safety.

Qualifications

2+ years Machine Operator experience.
2+ years Manufacturing experience.
2+ years Forklift operation experience.

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

Machinery maintenance

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Ring press operation

Flash welder

Trimmer

Quality checks

Job description

Build What Lasts: Help Fabricate the Steel Components Behind Critical Infrastructure

At 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 week

You’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 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.

What sets you up for success

Commitment 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 preferred

2+ years Machine Operator
2+ years Manufacturing
2+ years Forklift operation

Work schedule

10-hour Day shift
Monday–Thursday
Overtime and weekend availability as needed
Day Shift availability

Why Thompson Pipe Group

We’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.

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