Welder - VFS | 2nd Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. is seeking a Welder to produce high-quality welded pipe assemblies in a fast-paced fabrication environment. The role operates welding and fabrication equipment to join outlets to pipe, perform rewelds as needed, and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

Candidates will follow established procedures, maintain a clean, safe workspace, and contribute to on-time production. The position requires reading work orders and drawings, measuring dimensions, and adhering

Qualifications

• Experience welding outlets to pipe per specs.
• Ability to read basic fabrication drawings and orders.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated welding and plasma equipment to weld outlets onto pipe.
• Perform manual rewelds to meet quality standards.
• Load, position, and unload pipe from welding equipment.
• Inspect welded assemblies for quality and compliance.
• Apply certification stamps to completed welds.
• Prepare finished pipe for shipping using banding equipment.
• Read work orders and drawings to complete tasks.
• Measure materials to verify dimensions.
• Maintain production output while ensuring safety.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Welding

Measuring accuracy

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Tools

Welding equipment

Plasma cutting equipment

Banding equipment

Tape measures

Job description

Primary Function

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.

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.