Welder | 1st Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Welder to produce high-quality welded pipe assemblies in a fast-paced fabrication environment. You will operate automated welding and plasma equipment, perform rewelds, and ensure finished products meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading pipe, inspecting welds, applying certification stamps, and preparing bundles for shipping. Candidates should be familiar with interpreting work orders and drawings, and maintain a safe, clean

Qualifications

• Experience operating welding and plasma equipment.
• Ability to read work orders and fabrication drawings.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Capability to inspect welded assemblies.
• Proficiency with measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated welding and plasma equipment to weld outlets onto pipe in accordance with production specifications.
• Perform manual rewelds using hand-held welding equipment as required to meet quality standards.
• Load, position, and unload pipe from welding equipment using proper material handling techniques.
• Inspect welded assemblies for quality and compliance with company and industry standards.
• Apply required certification stamps to completed welds using designated tools.
• Transfer finished pipe to carts and staging areas for downstream processing or shipment.
• Operate pneumatic banding equipment to prepare finished pipe bundles for shipping when required.
• Read work orders, production documents, and basic fabrication drawings to complete assigned work accurately.
• Measure materials using tape measures and other measuring devices to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Maintain production output while meeting quality and safety expectations.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Complete required safety, equipment, and operational training.
• Follow all company policies, SOPs, and quality requirements.
• Support other fabrication, warehouse, or production activities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Welding

Manual rewelding

Quality inspection

Reading fabrication drawings

Safety compliance

Tools

Automated welding equipment

Plasma equipment

Hand-held welding equipment

Pneumatic banding equipment

Measuring devices

Job description

The Welder is responsible for producing high-quality welded pipe assemblies in a fast-paced fabrication environment. This role operates welding and fabrication equipment to weld outlets to pipe, perform rewelds as required, and ensure finished products meet company and industry quality standards. The Welder safely handles materials, follows established procedures, and contributes to on-time production while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate automated welding and plasma equipment to weld outlets onto pipe in accordance with production specifications.
• Perform manual rewelds using hand-held welding equipment as required to meet quality standards.
• Load, position, and unload pipe from welding equipment using proper material handling techniques.
• Inspect welded assemblies for quality and compliance with company and industry standards.
• Apply required certification stamps to completed welds using designated tools.
• Transfer finished pipe to carts and staging areas for downstream processing or shipment.
• Operate pneumatic banding equipment to prepare finished pipe bundles for shipping when required.
• Read work orders, production documents, and basic fabrication drawings to complete assigned work accurately.
• Measure materials using tape measures and other measuring devices to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Maintain production output while meeting quality and safety expectations.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Complete required safety, equipment, and operational training.
• Follow all company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements.
• Support other fabrication, warehouse, or production activities as assigned by leadership.