Prefab Machine Operator
- Thompson Metal Fab Expired
- Vancouver, Washington
- Full Time
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Job Description
The Pacific Northwest's premier steel fabricator, Thompson Metal Fab, Inc., is in immediate need of skilled and experienced Fitters / Fabricators / Welders. Serving the Civil, Hydro, Oil & Gas, and custom fabrication industries. We are an AISC, API, ASME, and WABO certified facility. With over 85 years in the industry, we have a reputation for producing some of the highest quality fabricated products on the West Coast.
Thompson Metal Fab is a union shop that offers outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Our Local 16 contract includes, but is not limited to: Paid Holidays, PTO, Union Pension Plan, Dental, Vision, and excellent Health Care. Thompson Metal Fab is a Veteran-owned, privately held company that is signatory to SMART Local #16 Sheet Metal Workers. Each employee is valued for their hard work and dedication to the trade and treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
Competitive wages start ranging between $27.62 and $36.52 an hour.
**Job Summary:**
The Prefab Machine Operator is responsible for operating a variety of steel processing machines to support fabrication work. This includes tasks such as cutting, forming, and preparing materials using equipment like the Cutting Tables, Beamlines, Press Brakes, Rolls, and Saws. Operators are expected to work safely, follow shop drawings and cut lists, and contribute to team goals through quality work and communication.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Operate assigned steel processing machines in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety expectations.
Collaborate with the Prefab Foreman to confirm material type and ensure all relevant markings and part records are completed accurately.
Read and interpret shop drawings, cut sheets, and nesting information.
Check completed work against drawings and cut sheets to verify accuracy and completeness.
Perform basic machine setup, calibration, and routine operator-level maintenance checks.
Understand and adjust machine parameters such as speed, feed rate, and tolerances.
Safely operate overhead cranes and work around large, heavy materials and machinery.
Communicate effectively with the Prefab Foreman and team to complete tasks efficiently and maintain workflow.
Support team efforts to reduce process time, improve work methods, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Follow all established safety procedures and report any hazards or malfunctions immediately.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support department and production needs.
**Qualifications:**
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating fabrication or steel processing equipment required.
Familiarity with heavy plate and structural materials used in large, complex fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, cut sheets, and material layouts.
Working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Understanding of basic computer use and interface with machine controls or production tracking systems.
Must be able to stand for 8+ hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical work including kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
Must be able to work in environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, and odors while wearing required PPE.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.
**Disability Accommodations**. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact
Thompson Metal Fab is a union shop that offers outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Our Local 16 contract includes, but is not limited to: Paid Holidays, PTO, Union Pension Plan, Dental, Vision, and excellent Health Care. Thompson Metal Fab is a Veteran-owned, privately held company that is signatory to SMART Local #16 Sheet Metal Workers. Each employee is valued for their hard work and dedication to the trade and treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
Competitive wages start ranging between $27.62 and $36.52 an hour.
**Job Summary:**
The Prefab Machine Operator is responsible for operating a variety of steel processing machines to support fabrication work. This includes tasks such as cutting, forming, and preparing materials using equipment like the Cutting Tables, Beamlines, Press Brakes, Rolls, and Saws. Operators are expected to work safely, follow shop drawings and cut lists, and contribute to team goals through quality work and communication.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Operate assigned steel processing machines in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety expectations.
Collaborate with the Prefab Foreman to confirm material type and ensure all relevant markings and part records are completed accurately.
Read and interpret shop drawings, cut sheets, and nesting information.
Check completed work against drawings and cut sheets to verify accuracy and completeness.
Perform basic machine setup, calibration, and routine operator-level maintenance checks.
Understand and adjust machine parameters such as speed, feed rate, and tolerances.
Safely operate overhead cranes and work around large, heavy materials and machinery.
Communicate effectively with the Prefab Foreman and team to complete tasks efficiently and maintain workflow.
Support team efforts to reduce process time, improve work methods, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Follow all established safety procedures and report any hazards or malfunctions immediately.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support department and production needs.
**Qualifications:**
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating fabrication or steel processing equipment required.
Familiarity with heavy plate and structural materials used in large, complex fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, cut sheets, and material layouts.
Working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Understanding of basic computer use and interface with machine controls or production tracking systems.
Must be able to stand for 8+ hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical work including kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
Must be able to work in environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, and odors while wearing required PPE.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.
**Disability Accommodations**. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact
The Pacific Northwest's premier steel fabricator, Thompson Metal Fab, Inc., is in immediate need of skilled and experienced Fitters / Fabricators / Welders. Serving the Civil, Hydro, Oil & Gas, and custom fabrication industries. We are an AISC, API, ASME, and WABO certified facility. With over 85 years in the industry, we have a reputation for producing some of the highest quality fabricated products on the West Coast.
Thompson Metal Fab is a union shop that offers outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Our Local 16 contract includes, but is not limited to: Paid Holidays, PTO, Union Pension Plan, Dental, Vision, and excellent Health Care. Thompson Metal Fab is a Veteran-owned, privately held company that is signatory to SMART Local #16 Sheet Metal Workers. Each employee is valued for their hard work and dedication to the trade and treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
Competitive wages start ranging between $27.62 and $36.52 an hour.
**Job Summary:**
The Prefab Machine Operator is responsible for operating a variety of steel processing machines to support fabrication work. This includes tasks such as cutting, forming, and preparing materials using equipment like the Cutting Tables, Beamlines, Press Brakes, Rolls, and Saws. Operators are expected to work safely, follow shop drawings and cut lists, and contribute to team goals through quality work and communication.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Operate assigned steel processing machines in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety expectations.
Collaborate with the Prefab Foreman to confirm material type and ensure all relevant markings and part records are completed accurately.
Read and interpret shop drawings, cut sheets, and nesting information.
Check completed work against drawings and cut sheets to verify accuracy and completeness.
Perform basic machine setup, calibration, and routine operator-level maintenance checks.
Understand and adjust machine parameters such as speed, feed rate, and tolerances.
Safely operate overhead cranes and work around large, heavy materials and machinery.
Communicate effectively with the Prefab Foreman and team to complete tasks efficiently and maintain workflow.
Support team efforts to reduce process time, improve work methods, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Follow all established safety procedures and report any hazards or malfunctions immediately.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support department and production needs.
**Qualifications:**
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating fabrication or steel processing equipment required.
Familiarity with heavy plate and structural materials used in large, complex fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, cut sheets, and material layouts.
Working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Understanding of basic computer use and interface with machine controls or production tracking systems.
Must be able to stand for 8+ hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical work including kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
Must be able to work in environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, and odors while wearing required PPE.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.
**Disability Accommodations**. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact
Thompson Metal Fab is a union shop that offers outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Our Local 16 contract includes, but is not limited to: Paid Holidays, PTO, Union Pension Plan, Dental, Vision, and excellent Health Care. Thompson Metal Fab is a Veteran-owned, privately held company that is signatory to SMART Local #16 Sheet Metal Workers. Each employee is valued for their hard work and dedication to the trade and treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
Competitive wages start ranging between $27.62 and $36.52 an hour.
**Job Summary:**
The Prefab Machine Operator is responsible for operating a variety of steel processing machines to support fabrication work. This includes tasks such as cutting, forming, and preparing materials using equipment like the Cutting Tables, Beamlines, Press Brakes, Rolls, and Saws. Operators are expected to work safely, follow shop drawings and cut lists, and contribute to team goals through quality work and communication.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Operate assigned steel processing machines in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety expectations.
Collaborate with the Prefab Foreman to confirm material type and ensure all relevant markings and part records are completed accurately.
Read and interpret shop drawings, cut sheets, and nesting information.
Check completed work against drawings and cut sheets to verify accuracy and completeness.
Perform basic machine setup, calibration, and routine operator-level maintenance checks.
Understand and adjust machine parameters such as speed, feed rate, and tolerances.
Safely operate overhead cranes and work around large, heavy materials and machinery.
Communicate effectively with the Prefab Foreman and team to complete tasks efficiently and maintain workflow.
Support team efforts to reduce process time, improve work methods, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Follow all established safety procedures and report any hazards or malfunctions immediately.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support department and production needs.
**Qualifications:**
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating fabrication or steel processing equipment required.
Familiarity with heavy plate and structural materials used in large, complex fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, cut sheets, and material layouts.
Working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Understanding of basic computer use and interface with machine controls or production tracking systems.
Must be able to stand for 8+ hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical work including kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
Must be able to work in environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, and odors while wearing required PPE.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.
**Disability Accommodations**. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact
Job ID: 479816407
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2025
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