Steel Fabrication Operator & Production Technician

Viking Group, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on production associate to support steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, pipe preparation, and material movement in our Nashville shop.

You will assist with welding support, robotics, and general shop tasks to meet customer specs and production goals. Responsibilities include operating plasma cutting and grinding equipment, reading work orders, inspecting welds and finished products, and ensuring a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or fabrication preferred.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and fabrication equipment.
• Read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Forklift or material handling experience preferred.
• No degree required; on‑the‑job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication and production equipment (plasma cutting, grinders, threading machines, saws).
• Support fabrication, welding, robotics, and material handling activities.
• Cut, groove, thread, grind, and prepare pipe to specs.
• Read orders and specs to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Inspect materials and finished products for defects and quality.
• Load/unload and move steel pipe and raw materials; prepare shipments.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes after training; adhere to safety SOPs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Tool operation

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Fabrication equipment

Overhead cranes

Robotics equipment

Job description

Viking Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on production associate to support steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, pipe preparation, and material movement in our Nashville shop.

You will assist with welding support, robotics, and general shop tasks to meet customer specs and production goals. Responsibilities include operating plasma cutting and grinding equipment, reading work orders, inspecting welds and finished products, and ensuring a safe, organized work environment.