Manufacturing Floor Technician, Pipe Prep & Machine Operations

Viking Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a hands-on fabrication Operator to join a busy steel pipe shop. You will operate plasma cutting, cold saws, threading and grooving machines, grinders, and semi-automatic systems, ensuring parts meet exact customer and production specs.

Responsibilities include prep work on steel pipe, welding support, material handling with forklifts and cranes, reading blueprints and tape measures, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace in accordance with PPE, SOPs, and

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, or related roles.
• Mechanical aptitude and safe operation of hand tools and production machinery.
• Ability to read measurements and perform basic math.
• Willingness to follow work instructions and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication machines and ensure parts meet specs.
• Prep steel pipe by cutting, grooving, threading, grinding, and finishing.
• Assist with welding support and robotic fabrication processes.
• Read work orders and tape measurements to verify dimensions.
• Inspect materials and finished parts for dimensional accuracy.
• Move materials using forklifts and cranes and stage for shipment.
• Maintain a neat, safe workspace following PPE, SOPs, and lockout/tagout.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety orientation

Team collaboration

Tools

Plasma cutting equipment

Cold saws

Grooving and threading machines

Grinders

Forklifts and pallet jacks

Overhead cranes

Job description

Do you like turning raw materials into finished, precise parts?If you enjoy hands-on work, learning new equipment, and being part of a team that keeps production moving, you’ll feel right at home. This role blends machine operation, welding support, material movement, and quality checks in a modern steel pipe fabrication environment.What will I do?Operate a variety of fabrication machines: plasma cutting equipment, cold saws, threading and grooving machines, grinders, and semi-automatic systems.Prep steel pipe—cutting, grooving, threading, grinding, and finishing—to meet exact customer and production specs.Assist with welding support activities, outlet placement, and automated/robotic fabrication processes.Read and interpret work orders, production paperwork, specs, and tape-measure readings to ensure accuracy and quality.Visually inspect materials, welds, and finished parts to verify dimensional accuracy and compliance.Handle material flow: load, unload, stage, and organize pipe and fittings; move product via forklifts, pallet jacks, CombiLift equipment, and overhead cranes.Bundle, band, label, and ready finished goods for shipment.Troubleshoot minor issues and communicate equipment/quality concerns quickly to leadership.Maintain a neat, orderly workspace, following PPE requirements, SOPs, and lockout/tagout.What experience helps me succeed?Background in manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, machine operation, construction, mechanical trades, or general labor preferred.Any exposure to steel fabrication, welding, robotics, or industrial production is a plus—not a must.Mechanical aptitude and safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and production machinery.Confidence reading a tape measure and doing basic math.Comfort reading/following work instructions, production schedules, blueprints, or fabrication specifications.Adaptability to shifting schedules, workflow demands, and priorities.Forklift or material handling experience preferred.Curiosity and willingness to learn fabrication processes, welding support, robotics, and machine operation through hands-on training.What physical demands should I expect?Standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, and repetitive motions for the duration of the shift.Lifting and moving materials up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.Working safely around moving equipment, forklifts, cranes, sparks, welding operations, and fabrication machinery.Operating in an industrial setting with noise, dust, heat, sparks, fumes, and related conditions.What equipment will I learn and use?Plasma cutting equipmentCold saws and band sawsPipe grooving and threading machinesGrinders and common hand toolsSemi-automatic fabrication and welding equipmentForklifts, pallet jacks, CombiLift equipment, and overhead cranesHow will I be trained and supported?We provide on-the-job training in fabrication equipment, welding support functions, robotics, production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures. You’ll also receive ongoing guidance from Fabrication Leadership and Branch Operations Management and will be asked to support additional operational needs as they arise.What does success in the first 90 days look like?Consistently accurate measurements and part prep to spec.Safe equipment operation, including adherence to PPE, SOPs, and lockout/tagout.Basic troubleshooting and clear communication of equipment and quality concerns.Reliable material movement and proper packaging/bundling for shipments.Cross-training progress in welding support and/or robotics assistance.A clean, organized work area that supports efficient production.