Job Opening: Fabricator/Machine Operator
Description
Hiring 1st Shift Fabricator / Machine Operator
Scheduled: 7am to completion, rotating days
Pay rate : $19.00 per hour
Job Summary
Viking Fabrication Services (VFS) is an industry-leading producer of residential and commercial fire protection systems and related products. As a Fabricator/Machine Operator, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process for all Viking Fire Protection piping products. Our piping is fabricated to meet NFPA and ASME Section IX standards and specifications.
This role operates in a shop-based environment and requires skill in GMAW, mechanized welding, plasma cutting, and general fabrication processes using advanced welding and machining technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate semi-automatic cutting and welding machines to plasma cut holes, place outlets, and weld a root pass in specified locations.
- Use handheld RFID scanners to upload outlet types and placement specifications.
- Troubleshoot minor machine errors and make adjustments to maintain established quality standards.
- Inspect fabricated pieces to verify dimensions and tolerance compliance.
- Perform plasma and cold saw cutting, pipe grooving, and manual grinding activities.
- Cut various sizes of steel pipe to length within tolerance and groove/thread pipe to customer specifications.
- Visually inspect welds to ensure they are free of defects; remove slag using pneumatic needle scalers and die grinders.
- Bundle completed pipe sections using pneumatic banders as needed.
- Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including forklifts and CombiLift units.
- Complete all required training, including safety, and demonstrate consistent competence.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (provided by the company).
- Perform additional tasks as required by the Weld/Fabrication Lead, Fabrication Manager, or Branch Operations Manager.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.
Ability to fluently communicate and read in English
- Accessible to major highways
- Temp to hire opportunity
- Safe environment
- On site parking
These opportunities include the following perks!
· Health, Dental and Vision Offered
· Discounts through major retailers such as Verizon, AT&T & Sam’s Club Memberships
· Free Online courses thorough Penn & Foster. The largest online educational institution.
· Weekly direct deposit. No worries about paper checks.
Basic Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in a production environment working under time constraints.
- Ability to move, lift, and position steel pipe on the production line.
- Basic arithmetic skills: whole numbers, decimals, and ability to read a tape measure to 1/4".
- Experience with fabricating, loading, and unloading materials.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts.
- Ability to stand for at least 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to push, pull, grasp, and lift materials with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Previous welding experience and the ability to become certified per Viking certification requirements.
- Ability to move steel pipe on the production table.
- Basic understanding of fabrication tools and safety processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of warehouse or distribution center experience.
- At least 6 months of experience operating motorized material handling equipment.
- At least 6 months of experience using RF scanners.
- At least 6 months of experience entering/retrieving data in an inventory management system.