General Laborer/Production Associate | Steel Pipe | 1st Shift
About The Position
This hands-on production role supports steel pipe fabrication, machine operation, pipe preparation, material movement, welding support, quality inspection, and general shop operations. Assignments may include fabrication, production, robotics, shipping preparation, and other manufacturing functions based on operational needs. Viking provides on-the-job training in equipment operation, production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures. The position is based in an industrial fabrication and manufacturing environment. Production schedules and assignments may change with operational needs. Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed footwear, welding PPE, and other protective equipment appropriate to the task. Equipment-specific training and demonstrated competency are required before independent operation.
Requirements
- Previous manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, machine operation, production, construction, mechanical, or general labor experience is preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment, and production machinery.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced fabrication and manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations.
- Ability to adapt to changing production schedules, workflow demands, and operational priorities.
- Willingness to learn fabrication processes, welding support functions, robotics, and machine operation through hands-on training.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and perform repetitive physical work throughout the shift.
- Ability to frequently lift, move, and carry materials up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around moving machinery, forklifts, cranes, sparks, welding operations, and fabrication equipment.
- No specific degree or certification is required for entry-level consideration.
- Equipment-specific training and demonstrated competency are required before independent operation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous steel fabrication, welding, robotics, or industrial production experience is a plus but is not required.
- Forklift or other material handling experience is preferred.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, production schedules, blueprints, or fabrication specifications is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate fabrication and production equipment, including plasma cutting machines, cold saws, threading machines, grooving machines, grinders, and semi-automatic fabrication equipment.
- Support fabrication, production, welding, machine operation, robotics, and material handling activities throughout the fabrication shop.
- Cut, groove, thread, grind, and prepare steel pipe and materials to customer specifications and production requirements.
- Assist with machine operation involving plasma cutting, outlet placement, welding support, and automated fabrication processes.
- Read and interpret work orders, production paperwork, measurements, specifications, and tape measures to ensure production accuracy and quality standards are met.
- Visually inspect fabricated materials, welds, and finished products for defects, dimensional accuracy, and quality compliance.
- Perform grinding, deburring, cleanup, finishing work, and general fabrication support activities.
- Load, unload, stage, organize, and move steel pipe, fittings, and raw materials throughout the production process.
- Bundle, band, label, and prepare finished products for shipment.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, CombiLift equipment, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as assigned, after completing required training and authorization.
- Troubleshoot minor production or machine issues and communicate equipment or quality concerns to leadership.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fabrication and production environment.
- Follow company safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete required operational, safety, and production training while demonstrating acceptable competency and performance standards.
- Support additional operational and production needs as assigned by Fabrication Leadership or Branch Operations Management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
