Pipe Welder Fabricator

Victaulic; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic in the United States is seeking skilled Welder/Fabricator personnel to execute defined manufacturing processes and produce conforming parts. You will follow standard work, use PPE, document output, and escalate any safety or quality issues promptly.

As you advance, you may qualify for Level 2/3 roles with greater responsibility, supporting production, safety initiatives, and mentoring newer welders. The role demands reliability, teamwork and focus on continuous skill growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding/fabrication roles is preferred.
• Ability to follow standard work and work instructions.
• Commitment to safety and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Operate designated welding/fabrication processes per standard work.
• Follow documented work instructions and inspection plans to ensure conforming parts.
• Maintain organized, clean work areas and report safety or quality concerns immediately.

Skills

Welding

Safety compliance

Tools

Mendix

Job description

Job DescriptionPurposeExecute defined manufacturing processes to produce conforming parts while meeting safety, quality, and production expectations.Core Job ResponsibilitiesExecute assigned manufacturing processes per standard work.Follow documented work instructions and inspection plans.Verify part conformance at point of use.Maintain safe work conditions and proper PPE usage.Record production, scrap, and downtime data in required systems.Escalate safety, quality, or process concerns immediately.Maintain an organized and clean work area.Attendance & ReliabilityReport to work during assigned schedule.Follow call-in protocol.Remain at workstation during working times.Safety & PolicyFollow Victaulic’s Code of Conduct.Follow safety rules.Use required PPE.Stop work for safety concerns.QualityFollow inspection plans.Produce conforming parts.Stop work for defects.ProductivityMeet production targets.Accurately record output in Mendix.Follow known cycle times.Decision AuthorityStop work for safety concerns.Stop work for quality concerns.Escalate issues.Progression SignalsConsistent attendance.Cross training effectiveness.Quality Performance.Safe operation of equipment.Meeting daily attainment metrics.Proper Mendix utilization.Skill growth.Positive supervisor assessment.Success SignalsConsistent attendance.Low rework.Safe behavior.Cross-training engagement.Progression BlockerRework trends.Safety issues.Poor attendance.Resistance to learning.Low engagement.Evaluation MetricsAttendance – 15%Supervisor Evaluation / Feedback – 10%Mendix / Productivity – 25%Quality, Teamwork, and Safety (QTS) – 20%KPIs – 30%Skills and ResponsibilitiesPerformance evaluation, skill progression, and role advancement for all applicable positions are determined through a combination of documented system data and direct leadership validation. Mendix data is used to confirm productivity, attainment, and system usage. Supervisor, Lead, and Trainer feedback is used to validate safe operation, quality output, skill application, and readiness for progression during normal production conditions. No single data source determines performance outcomes. Final determinations are made through review of both operational data and leadership assessment and apply consistently across all roles and levels.Welder / Fabricator – Level 1Qualified in one Welder / Fabricator role.Welder / Fabricator – Level 2All Level 1 Requirements.Qualified in two Welder / Fabricator roles.At minimum, holds Level 2 in both roles.Welder / Fabricator – Level 3All Level 2 Requirements.Qualified in three or more Welder Fabricator roles.At minimum, holds Level 3 in three or more roles.Welder / Fabricator - LeadAll Level 3 Requirements.Provide floor support to production teams.Support Victaulic Safety initiatives as an area representative.Support Victaulic FEM initiatives as an area representative.Assist Production supervisor’s day-to-day activities when needed.Balance production when required.Providing guidance / training to new welders.Reinforce knowledge / best practices to welders.Track training and reinforcement efforts.Weekly touchpoints with employees and observations reported to supervisors.