Fab Maintenance Specialist
About The Position
The Fabrication Maintenance Specialist supports equipment and maintenance needs for fabrication operations at an assigned location and throughout an assigned territory. The role works closely with Viking Engineering, Operations, and Fabrication leadership to maintain equipment reliability, minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues, and support safe, efficient operations. It provides hands-on maintenance and technical support, assists with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, supports equipment installations, and serves as a technical resource for fabrication teams. The specialist maintains and troubleshoots a range of fabrication equipment, including automated and semi-automated welding equipment, robotic welding systems, PLC-controlled equipment, threading and grooving machines, make-on and cutting equipment, saws, and other metal fabrication machinery. The role also helps develop and deliver equipment training, maintains technical documentation and assigned parts inventory, fabricates components for Viking Fabrication equipment, and assists with welder/operator qualification tests. Regular travel to assigned facilities and on-call troubleshooting support may be required.
Requirements
- Five or more years of maintenance experience with progressively increasing responsibility, including hands-on troubleshooting, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial or manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with welding and fabrication of steel components.
- Ability to diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and ability to apply appropriate safety practices within maintenance responsibilities.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to support multiple facilities and competing operational needs.
- Strong communication skills and ability to train and provide technical guidance to operators, supervisors, and fabrication leadership.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Fabrication, and Maintenance teams.
- Proficiency with common business software, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory and provide on-call troubleshooting support as operational needs require.
- Associate degree or other two-year degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automated or semi-automated welding equipment.
- Experience with robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and/or PLC programming.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Viking Engineering to develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs, schedules, and processes for fabrication equipment.
- Provide maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for fabrication equipment, including automated and semi-automated welding equipment, robotic welding systems, PLC-controlled equipment, threading and grooving machines, make-on and cutting equipment, saws, and other metal fabrication machinery.
- Diagnose equipment issues and troubleshoot in partnership with VFS locations, Engineering, Operations, and Fabrication teams.
- Develop and implement practical equipment solutions to minimize downtime, improve performance, and support production and delivery requirements.
- Prioritize maintenance projects and activities across the assigned territory based on operational needs and leadership direction.
- Perform fabrication equipment maintenance for the assigned location and support other assigned facilities as needed.
- Partner with Viking Engineering and other Fabrication Maintenance Specialists or Technicians to maintain consistent fabrication maintenance practices.
- Develop equipment-related training programs and train Fabrication Managers or designated employees to instruct operators on machine operation, inspection, and basic maintenance.
- Assist with installation, setup, and coordination of new or relocated fabrication equipment.
- Maintain an organized reference library of current operator manuals, maintenance documentation, technical specifications, and other equipment information.
- Maintain inventory and availability of parts assigned to the National Parts Depot.
- Fabricate components for Viking Fabrication-specific equipment and machinery as assigned.
- Assist with Welder/Welding Operator Qualification Tests as needed.
- Travel to assigned facilities to provide equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and technical support.
- Provide on-call troubleshooting support for assigned locations when necessary.
- Follow applicable safety procedures and OSHA requirements during maintenance and equipment-related work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
