Job Description

The Fabrication Maintenance Specialist is responsible for supporting the equipment and maintenance needs of fabrication operations within an assigned location and territory. This position works closely with Viking Engineering, Operations, and Fabrication leadership to maintain equipment reliability, minimize downtime, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support safe and efficient fabrication operations.

The Fabrication Maintenance Specialist provides hands-on maintenance and technical support, assists with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, supports equipment installations, and serves as a technical resource for fabrication teams throughout the assigned territory.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Collaborate with Viking Engineering in the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of VFS preventive and predictive maintenance programs, schedules, and processes for fabrication equipment. Provide maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for fabrication equipment, including but not limited to: Automated and semi-automated welding equipment Robotic welding systems PLC-controlled equipment Threading and grooving machines Make-on and cutting equipment Saws and other metal fabrication machinery Diagnose equipment issues and perform troubleshooting and problem-solving activities in partnership with VFS locations, Engineering, Operations, and Fabrication teams. Develop and implement practical solutions to equipment issues to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support production and delivery requirements. Prioritize maintenance projects and activities throughout the assigned territory based on operational needs and direction from leadership. Perform all fabrication equipment maintenance activities for the assigned location and provide support to other assigned facilities as needed. Partner with Viking Engineering and other Fabrication Maintenance Specialists/Technicians to maintain consistency and continuity in fabrication maintenance practices. Develop equipment-related training programs and provide training to Fabrication Managers or designated employees so they can effectively train operators on proper machine operation, inspection, and basic maintenance requirements. Assist with the installation, setup, and coordination of new or relocated fabrication equipment. Maintain an organized reference library of current operator manuals, maintenance documentation, technical specifications, and other appropriate equipment information. Maintain inventory and availability of parts assigned to the National Parts Depot. Fabricate components for Viking Fabrication-specific equipment and machinery as assigned. Assist with Welder/Welding Operator Qualification Tests as needed. Travel to assigned facilities as required to provide equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and technical support. Function as an on-call troubleshooting resource for assigned locations when necessary. Follow applicable safety procedures and OSHA requirements while performing maintenance and equipment-related activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 78 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 347 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 194 different employers. 94 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,248 other active welding openings from 568 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Viking Group, Inc. currently has 5 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $36/hr, Channelview at $32/hr, and Dallas at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Fab Maintenance Specialist figures were last recalculated when this page was built.