Welder | 2nd Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Welder to produce high-quality welded pipe assemblies in a fast-paced fabrication environment. You will operate automated welding and plasma equipment, perform rewelds, load and unload pipe, and inspect assemblies to meet industry standards.

The role emphasizes safe handling, adherence to procedures, and keeping a clean, organized work area while supporting downstream processes and timely production.

Qualifications

• Experience welding outlets onto pipe per specs.
• Follows SOPs and quality standards.
• Reads work orders and fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated welding and plasma equipment to weld outlets onto pipe per specs.
• Perform manual rewelds as required to meet quality.
• Load, position, and unload pipe using proper handling techniques.
• Inspect welded assemblies for quality and compliance with standards.
• Apply required certification stamps to completed welds.
• Transfer finished pipe to carts and staging areas for downstream processing or shipment.
• Read work orders, production documents, and fabrication drawings to complete work accurately.
• Measure materials using tape measures and other devices to verify dimensions.
• Maintain production output while meeting quality and safety expectations.
• 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 SOPs and quality requirements.
• Support other fabrication, warehouse, or production activities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Welding experience

Measurement & inspection

Safety awareness

Tools

Welding equipment

Plasma equipment

Measuring tools

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.