Welder - VFS

Viking; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 78,799,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking in Columbus, OH is seeking a welder for a full-time day shift to operate weld and plasma equipment, move and prepare pipe for welding, and apply certification stamps. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a production setting and basic arithmetic including reading a tape measure.

You will handle pipe and bundle loading, maintain safety practices, and support the fabrication team with various tasks as needed to meet customer demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a production multitask environment.
• Welding experience helpful with ability to become certified.
• Basic arithmetic using whole numbers and decimals; ability to read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Operate weld and plasma machines to apply welded outlet to pipes.
• Move pipe manually and through weld equipment.
• Apply certification stamp to weld area using metal stamp and hammer.
• Load finished goods onto pipe carts and prepare for shipment.
• Move and bundle pipe sections using pneumatic bander when required.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies and perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Welding experience

Production multitasking

Tape measure reading

Education

High School or GED

Job description

# Welder - VFSOH Columbus - Columbus, OH 43228## OverviewSalary Range$24.00 - $27.50 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftFirstEducation LevelHigh School/GEDTravel PercentageNone## Description**Shift Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm (M-F)**Position performs repetitive or routine duties while operating required equipment to move, weld, and apply certification stamp to pipe. Position requires knowledge of all welding processes and acceptable standards set by the industry* Manually move pipe in and out of weld machinery.* Operate weld and plasma machine in order to apply welded outlet to desired pipe.* Operate hand held weld gun to apply reweld as specified.* Apply certification stamp to weld area using metal stamp and hammer.* Move pipe along table to off load onto pipe carts to transfer finished goods.* Push carts of pipe to load area for loading purposes.* Operates pneumatic bander to ready pipe bundles for shipment when required.* Completes training curriculum including but not limited to safety requirements while demonstrating an acceptable level of competence as defined by management.* Follow all company policies and procedures.* Handle additional tasks necessary to fulfill the needs of the company and the customer as deemed by the fabrication lead, fabrication manager, or branch operations manager.## QualificationsEXPERIENCE:* Minimum of 3 years in a production multitask environment while under time constraints.* Previous welding experience helpful with the ability to become certified.* Basic arithmetic skills required using whole numbers and decimals with the ability to read a tape measure in 1⁄4” incrementsWORK ENVIRONMENT:* Distribution and/or Production environment with some disagreeable elements such as noise, dust, heat, heights, safety hazards, etc.* Requires frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. or other stressful physical activities while utilizing safety procedures.