Fabrication Associate

Location: Groveport, OH | 100% Onsite

Schedule: First Shift | Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (occasional Saturdays and overtime as needed)

Pay Rate: Starting at $20.00 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a motivated Fabrication Associate to support one of the nation’s leading distributors of plumbing supplies, PVF, waterworks, fire protection fabrication products, HVAC equipment, and industrial solutions. This hands-on role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with machinery, solving practical challenges, and contributing to a team that delivers high-quality products to customers across critical industries. If you have mechanical aptitude, experience operating fabrication equipment, and a strong commitment to safety and quality, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

As a Fabrication Associate, you’ll play a key role in pipe fabrication operations and material handling activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Moving loose or bundled pipe throughout the shop and yard
• Assembling customer pipe orders, including individual pipe lengths and bundled materials
• Operating forklifts and powered industrial equipment in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Setting up, operating, and maintaining fabrication equipment
• Measuring, recording, and calculating pipe lengths accurately
• Cutting pipe using band saws, torches, and other fabrication equipment
• Threading and beveling pipe using Landis machines and related machinery
• Performing quality inspections using gauges, tape measures, and other measuring tools
• Organizing materials and maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Inspecting and performing basic maintenance checks on forklift equipment
• Following detailed fabrication, assembly, stacking, and shipping procedures
• Collaborating with team members to meet production goals and customer expectations

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6-8 months of recent experience operating machinery in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial setting
• Experience with equipment such as:
• Pipe threaders
• Band saws
• Roll groove machines
• Plasma cutting equipment
• Automatic welding machines
• Pneumatic banders
• Ability to accurately read and use tape measures
• Experience using gauges for quality inspections
• 3-6 months of forklift experience
• Strong math skills and ability to calculate quantities and measurements
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to follow directions, take initiative, and maintain a safety-focused mindset
• Basic computer skills to support automated machinery operations
• Ability to handle and move pipe ranging from ½" to 10" in diameter

• 6-8 months of fire sprinkler pipe fabrication experience
• Experience in industries such as:
• Auto mechanics
• Diesel mechanics
• Machinery maintenance
• Automotive manufacturing
• Farm equipment maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of pipe yard operations and safe material handling practices

• Non-climate-controlled fabrication facility
• Work area can become hot during warmer months
• Active industrial setting requiring movement, lifting, and machine operation
• Safety-first culture with ongoing training and support

This is more than just a fabrication job - it’s an opportunity to build valuable skills, work with advanced equipment, and become part of a team that takes pride in quality craftsmanship.

• Competitive starting pay
• Consistent first-shift schedule
• Opportunities to learn new…