Lead - Weld

Be Part of Something That Matters

At Viking, we're not just building fire protection equipment - we're building peace of mind. Our products help protect lives and property around the world, and we take that responsibility seriously.

With over 100 years of experience and a reputation for doing things the right way, we're driven by our values: innovation, integrity, and a deep commitment to safety.

If you're looking for a career where your work truly makes an impact, where ideas are welcomed, growth is encouraged, and every day has purpose, Viking is the place for you. Join us and help protect what matters most!

Responsible for working with Fabrication Manager to manage assigned activities on the shop floor related to production and quality control. Support Fabrication Manager to ensure delivery schedules are met while controlling labor costs. Assist Fabrication Manager in monitoring production output on a daily basis to make sure production standards (output per person) are met. Contribute to maintenance of production equipment. 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 standards set by the company. This position can recommend personnel actions, with oversight and approval from the Fabrication Manager, and oversees most day-to-day operations.

• Assure that the highest standards are maintained for safety, housekeeping, and compliance with all company and government standards, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Handle additional tasks necessary within the welding function to fulfill the needs of the company and the customer as deemed by the Fabrication Manager or Branch Operations Manager.
• Ensure all machines and equipment are used properly and safely.
• Report all safety, product, machine maintenance, and manpower issues and needs to Fabrication Manager in a timely manner. Monitor daily machine maintenance and perform basic equipment set-up functions.
• Set an example for others with personal work ethics, positive attitude, and good attendance.
• Follow Fabrication Manager's lead to orient and train new employees.
• Encourage all employees to attain maximum productivity through leadership and observation.
• Work with Fabrication Manager to assign and coordinate employees' daily work assignments and hours, including assessing additional work time as needed to ensure daily completion of scheduled work.
• Monitor schedule, breaks, and lunches of personnel so as to minimize down time.
• Monitor production schedule and alert Fabrication Manager of potential problems or bottlenecks.
• Perform quality control operations, and report results of quality audits to Fabrication Manager.
• Work with Fabrication Manager to anticipate workload requirements and stage product and resources accordingly. Report all material needs, discrepancies, or changes to purchasing/inventory control (warehouse attendant), and/or Fabrication Manager in a timely manner.
• Work with Fabrication Manager to plan and achieve production goals.
• Perform a variety of tasks as required by production needs, including operating powered and manual material handling equipment, loading and unloading pipe, and operating powered and/or manual banding equipment as needed to ready pipe bundles for shipment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects as assigned by manager.

• Minimum of 2 years leading personnel in a production multitask environment while under time constraints.
• Previous welding experience with the ability to become certified.
• Basic arithmetic skills required using whole numbers and decimals with the ability to read a tape measure in " increments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.