Pipe Fabrication Technician - Night Shift + $1k Sign-On

Viking Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1,000

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a skilled worker to operate various machinery for pipe processing and handling. Responsibilities include operating chop saws, band saws, and grooving machines, along with adherence to safety protocols. Eligible new hires can receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus after completing 90 days of continuous employment.

The work hours are Monday to Thursday, from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM. Ideal candidates should be comfortable using Personal Protective Equipment and handling pipes effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various saws and machines.
• Familiarity with safety equipment and procedures.
• Forklift operation skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotary chop saw and band saw to cut pipe.
• Handle pipe movement for staging and loading.
• Use tools for threading and grooving pipe.

Job description

Eligible new hires will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus after completing 90 days of continuous employment.

Position Summary

Viking is seeking motivated individuals interested in working in a fabrication, manufacturing, mechanical, or production environment. We operate a fast-paced fabrication shop supporting steel pipe fabrication, welding, machine operation, robotics, and material handling operations.

The Fabrication Production Associate position is a hands-on production role responsible for supporting fabrication activities including machine operation, pipe preparation, material movement, welding support, quality inspection, and general shop operations. Depending on operational needs, employees may support fabrication, production, machine operation, welding, robotics, shipping preparation, or other manufacturing functions throughout the facility.

This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, warehouse, machine operation, construction, welding, mechanical trades, or general labor. Previous fabrication experience is helpful but not required. Viking provides on-the-job training for fabrication equipment, welding support functions, robotics, production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Essential Duties & 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.
• 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.