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PERMANENT

\nUpdated 09/24/2026\nJob Description\nJob Summary\nEntry-Level Pipe Fabrication / Machine Operator - 1st Shift\n

Location:

Ashland, VA 23005\n

Pay:

$19.00/hour\n

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM\n

Job Type:

Temp-to-Perm\n

Shift:

1st Shift\nStart Your Career in Industrial Manufacturing!\nLooking for an opportunity to get into machine operation and pipe fabrication? We are hiring an Entry-Level Pipe Fabrication / Machine Operator in Ashland, VA.\nThis is a temp-to-perm opportunity with training available on specialized pipe fabrication equipment. If you have at least 6-8 months of recent machine, mechanical, automotive, maintenance, or similar hands-on experience, this could be a great next step.\nWhat Youll Do\nOperate band saws and pipe fabrication machinery.\nMeasure and cut pipe using a tape measure and gauges.\nAssist with threading, beveling, cutting, and preparing pipe.\nMove and organize pipe throughout the shop and yard.\nPerform basic quality checks.\nOperate material-handling equipment as trained.\nFollow all safety and production procedures.\nWhat Were Looking For\n6-8 months of recent machine or mechanical experience.\nAbility to accurately read a tape measure.\nBasic mechanical aptitude and math skills.\nReliable work history and good attendance.\nHigh school diploma or GED.\nComfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment that can get hot.\nAble to wear required steel-toe shoes or boots.\nExperience with band saws, machinery, automotive repair, diesel equipment, farm equipment, maintenance, manufacturing, or fabrication is a plus.\nWhy Apply?\n$19.00/hour Monday-Friday Day Shift Temp-to-Perm\nThis is an excellent entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industrial machinery and pipe fabrication while building skills that can lead to a long-term career.\nApply today for immediate consideration!\n

Pay Details:

$19.00 per hour\nBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\nThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nJob and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","33575672","organizationName","PDS Tech, Commercial Inc.","applicationUrl","https://www.jsfirm.com/jobs?submitted=1&page=1&job=2050081","Ashland, VA","isRemote","location",{"_224":225,"_226":227},"createdAt","2026-09-09T14:49:33.254844966Z","updatedAt","2026-09-26T12:40:11.901Z","publishedAt","2026-09-08T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-28T00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196],"requiredEducation","high_school","benefitCategories",[180,181,182,183,184],"amount",39520,"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","formattedDescription","

Fabrication Associate

PDS Tech, Commercial Inc.

•

Ashland, Virginia

•

PERMANENT

Updated 09/24/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Entry-Level Pipe Fabrication / Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Location:

Ashland, VA 23005

Pay:

$19.00/hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

Job Type:

Temp-to-Perm

Shift:

1st Shift

Start Your Career in Industrial Manufacturing!

Looking for an opportunity to get into machine operation and pipe fabrication? We are hiring an Entry-Level Pipe Fabrication / Machine Operator in Ashland, VA.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with training available on specialized pipe fabrication equipment. If you have at least 6-8 months of recent machine, mechanical, automotive, maintenance, or similar hands-on experience, this could be a great next step.

What Youll Do

Operate band saws and pipe fabrication machinery.

Measure and cut pipe using a tape measure and gauges.

Assist with threading, beveling, cutting, and preparing pipe.

Move and organize pipe throughout the shop and yard.

Perform basic quality checks.

Operate material-handling equipment as trained.

Follow all safety and production procedures.

What Were Looking For

6-8 months of recent machine or mechanical experience.

Ability to accurately read a tape measure.

Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills.

Reliable work history and good attendance.

High school diploma or GED.

Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment that can get hot.

Able to wear required steel-toe shoes or boots.

Experience with band saws, machinery, automotive repair, diesel equipment, farm equipment, maintenance, manufacturing, or fabrication is a plus.

Why Apply?

$19.00/hour Monday-Friday Day Shift Temp-to-Perm

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industrial machinery and pipe fabrication while building skills that can lead to a long-term career.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Pay Details:

$19.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.

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