Job Listing ID: 4334056 Job Title: Structural Steel Fabricator
Application Deadline: 09/20/2025Job Location: Clackamas
Date Posted: 08/22/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
How to apply for this position:
The employer has requested that WorkSource Oregon pre-screen all applicants for this position. Please contact your local WorkSource Oregon office if you wish to apply for this job.
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REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Proficient in blueprint reading (AISC and shop drawing standards).
- Certified or certifiable to AWS D1.1 (FCAW/GMAW).
- Strong understanding of layout tools and fabrication techniques.
- Comfortable with overhead crane operation and rigging basics.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision on assigned work packages.
PREFERENCES
- Prior experience with substation or power transmission structures.
- Familiarity with the use of fabrication travelers and traceability systems.
- Bilingual in English and Vietnamese is a plus but not required.
JOB DUTIES
Blueprint Interpretation & Job Setup
- Read and interpret structural steel blueprints and fabrication drawings, including dimensions, hole placements, weld callouts, and bill of materials.
- Identify required materials from cut lists and blueprints; validate against staging to confirm accuracy.
- Set up jigs, fixtures, and layout tools according to job specifications and tolerances.
Layout & Fit-Up
- Accurately mark and layout beams, angles, plates, and connections using tapes, squares, levels, and center punches.
- Prepare members for fit-up based on engineering drawings, ensuring hole patterns, spacing, and geometry match design intent.
- Collaborate with helpers during setup, ensuring prep work, beveling, and grinding are executed per spec.
Welding
- Perform MIG and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding to AWS D1.1 standards on carbon steel structural components.
- Execute quality welds in all positions; able to weld both small subassemblies and large-scale structures.
- Ensure proper joint preparation, weld size, and weld finish per WPS (Welding Procedure Specification).
Quality Control & Self-Inspection
- Check dimensions during and after fabrication using appropriate measurement tools.
- Identify and resolve fit-up issues before final weld; communicate problems to lead or QC promptly.
- Maintain awareness of project-specific tolerances and weld acceptance criteria.
Shop Safety & Cleanliness
- Follow all QB safety protocols including PPE, crane safety, lockout/tagout, and grinder use.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Report all near misses and safety incidents immediately.
Traveler & Documentation Use
- Complete traveler documentation accurately at each production stage.
- Track fabrication progress, inspections, and sign-offs in accordance with the company's traceability system.
- Adhere to the 'no travel/no move' policy: no part progresses without completed documentation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENS
- Maneuver up to 75 lbs.
- Standing, stooping, crouching, or climbing for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in hot, loud, and dusty shop environments with proper PPE.
WAGES: $28 - $36/hour DOE
HOURS: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
Job Classification: Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: American Welding Society (AWS)
Compensation
Salary: $28.00 to $36.00 per Hour
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Reimbursement
Additional Benefit Information: 401(k) with employer match
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 5 years
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: 09/20/2025Job Location: Clackamas
Date Posted: 08/22/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
How to apply for this position:
The employer has requested that WorkSource Oregon pre-screen all applicants for this position. Please contact your local WorkSource Oregon office if you wish to apply for this job.
List of All Offices with Phone Numbers
Job Summary: *To apply, send your resume to Stuart Riley at ...*
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Proficient in blueprint reading (AISC and shop drawing standards).
- Certified or certifiable to AWS D1.1 (FCAW/GMAW).
- Strong understanding of layout tools and fabrication techniques.
- Comfortable with overhead crane operation and rigging basics.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision on assigned work packages.
PREFERENCES
- Prior experience with substation or power transmission structures.
- Familiarity with the use of fabrication travelers and traceability systems.
- Bilingual in English and Vietnamese is a plus but not required.
JOB DUTIES
Blueprint Interpretation & Job Setup
- Read and interpret structural steel blueprints and fabrication drawings, including dimensions, hole placements, weld callouts, and bill of materials.
- Identify required materials from cut lists and blueprints; validate against staging to confirm accuracy.
- Set up jigs, fixtures, and layout tools according to job specifications and tolerances.
Layout & Fit-Up
- Accurately mark and layout beams, angles, plates, and connections using tapes, squares, levels, and center punches.
- Prepare members for fit-up based on engineering drawings, ensuring hole patterns, spacing, and geometry match design intent.
- Collaborate with helpers during setup, ensuring prep work, beveling, and grinding are executed per spec.
Welding
- Perform MIG and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding to AWS D1.1 standards on carbon steel structural components.
- Execute quality welds in all positions; able to weld both small subassemblies and large-scale structures.
- Ensure proper joint preparation, weld size, and weld finish per WPS (Welding Procedure Specification).
Quality Control & Self-Inspection
- Check dimensions during and after fabrication using appropriate measurement tools.
- Identify and resolve fit-up issues before final weld; communicate problems to lead or QC promptly.
- Maintain awareness of project-specific tolerances and weld acceptance criteria.
Shop Safety & Cleanliness
- Follow all QB safety protocols including PPE, crane safety, lockout/tagout, and grinder use.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Report all near misses and safety incidents immediately.
Traveler & Documentation Use
- Complete traveler documentation accurately at each production stage.
- Track fabrication progress, inspections, and sign-offs in accordance with the company's traceability system.
- Adhere to the 'no travel/no move' policy: no part progresses without completed documentation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENS
- Maneuver up to 75 lbs.
- Standing, stooping, crouching, or climbing for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in hot, loud, and dusty shop environments with proper PPE.
WAGES: $28 - $36/hour DOE
HOURS: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
Job Classification: Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: American Welding Society (AWS)
Compensation
Salary: $28.00 to $36.00 per Hour
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Reimbursement
Additional Benefit Information: 401(k) with employer match
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 5 years
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 490590949
Originally Posted on: 8/24/2025
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