Our client 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
· 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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Apopka, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Distribution Warehousingunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Grindingunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Mobile Devicesunmatched
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
Online Coursesunmatched
Online Trainingunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Pipingunmatched
Plasmaunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)unmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Weldingunmatched
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