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Pipe Fabrication Machine Operator

PDS Tech
Ashland, VA Other
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
Pipe Fabrication Machine Operator

Location: Ashland, VA 23005

Pay Rate: $20.00/Hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Join a Growing Team and Build a Skilled Manufacturing Career!

Are you mechanically inclined and enjoy working with industrial equipment? We're seeking motivated individuals with machine operation, fabrication, automotive, diesel, maintenance, or mechanical experience to join our pipe fabrication team. If you enjoy working with your hands, operating machinery, and building quality products in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you!

What You'll Do

✅ Move loose or bundled pipe throughout the facility and yard

✅ Assemble pipe orders and prepare materials for shipment

✅ Set up and operate pipe fabrication equipment

✅ Measure, cut, thread, and bevel pipe to customer specifications

✅ Operate machinery including:

  • Band Saws
  • Pipe Threading Machines
  • Automatic Welding Equipment
  • Roll Groove Machines
  • Plasma Cutting Equipment
  • Pneumatic Banders

✅ Conduct quality checks using gauges and measuring tools

✅ Record and calculate pipe lengths accurately

✅ Safely stack, organize, and transport materials

✅ Perform daily equipment inspections, including forklifts

✅ Follow OSHA safety standards and company procedures

Qualifications

✔ Minimum 6-8 months of recent machinery operation experience

✔ Mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing, automotive, diesel, maintenance, fabrication, or related fields

✔ Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure

✔ Experience using gauges for quality inspections

✔ Basic computer skills to operate automated machinery

✔ Strong math and measurement skills

✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

✔ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

✔ Ability to safely move and handle pipe ranging from ½" to 10" in diameter

Preferred Experience

⭐ Fire sprinkler pipe fabrication

⭐ Pipe threading, cutting, grooving, or welding operations

⭐ Forklift or industrial equipment operation

⭐ Automotive repair

⭐ Diesel mechanics

⭐ Farm equipment maintenance

⭐ Manufacturing production environments

Work Environment

Industrial manufacturing facility

Non-climate-controlled environment that can become hot during warmer months

Physically active role involving lifting, moving, sorting, and fabricating pipe

⚡ Fast-paced production setting focused on safety and quality

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

✅ Competitive Pay - $20.00/Hour

✅ Consistent Monday-Friday Schedule

✅ No Weekend Requirement

✅ On-the-Job Training Provided

✅ Career Growth Opportunities

✅ Team-Oriented Environment

✅ Stable Full-Time Work

Ready to Put Your Mechanical Skills to Work?

If you have experience operating machinery, working with tools, reading measurements, and thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment, apply today and start building a rewarding career in pipe fabrication!

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