Heavy Industrial Fabricator

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Heavy Industrial Fabricator role in Portland. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest quality products. With a focus on precision and continuous improvement, they pride themselves on maintaining excellence at every stage of their heavy industrial manufacturing process.

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair heavy industrial components, structures, and equipment using advanced fabrication techniques.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols to complete projects accurately.
• Perform precision layout, cutting, forming, fitting, and welding of steel, alloys, and other heavy materials.
• Use manual and powered fabrication equipment, including brakes, shears, saws, torches, and grinders.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment to move and position large materials and assemblies.
• Perform quality checks to verify accuracy, tolerances, and overall structural integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop efficient fabrication methods and resolve design challenges.
• Train and mentor less experienced fabricators, sharing best practices in heavy industrial techniques.
• Adhere to strict safety standards and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or technical certifications in welding/fabrication strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of fabrication experience in heavy industrial or large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Advanced welding skills (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux Core) with the ability to pass structural welding tests.
• Proven experience working with large, heavy-gauge materials and complex assemblies.
• Strong understanding of fabrication math, tolerances, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and welding/fabrication symbols.
• Proficiency in using fabrication tools, machinery, and measuring equipment.
• Rigging and overhead crane experience required.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and quality.

• Highly competitive compensation, reflective of senior-level fabrication expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
• Opportunities for advancement into lead fabricator or supervisory roles.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to contribute to a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and heavy industrial excellence.

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, we are more than just a staffing agency. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the American economy and way of life, one job at a time. With a focus on rebranding the staffing industry, we work tirelessly to show how a specialized recruiting team can drive productivity. Our legacy is built on people and community—how we help others is how we leave our mark.

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