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Welder/Fabricator III
Centerline Fabrication, LLC
Harrisburg, Oregon
Full-Time | Hourly | Day Shift
Build More Than Steel. Build Your Career.
Centerline Fabrication is a growing structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator located in Harrisburg, Oregon. We take pride in producing quality work, maintaining a clean and organized shop, and creating an environment where skilled craftsmen can continue to grow professionally.
We're looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator III who enjoys challenging fabrication work, takes pride in craftsmanship, and wants to be part of a team that's building something special.
What You'll Do
- Perform advanced FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding.
- Fabricate structural steel, miscellaneous metals, utility structures, and telecom components.
- Read and interpret complex shop drawings and blueprints.
- Lay out, fit, and fabricate assemblies with minimal supervision.
- Operate saws, ironworkers, plasma cutting equipment, mag drills, overhead cranes, and other fabrication equipment safely.
- Produce high-quality welds that meet AWS D1.1 and customer specifications.
- Inspect your own work to ensure dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
- Assist with training and mentoring Welder/Fabricator I and II team members.
- Work closely with shop leadership to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of structural steel fabrication and welding experience.
- Strong FCAW experience required.
- Experience with GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW preferred.
- Ability to read fabrication drawings without supervision.
- Strong fit-up, layout, and fabrication skills.
- Ability to operate fabrication equipment safely.
- AWS certifications are a plus but not required.
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Takes pride in quality workmanship.
- Shows up on time and ready to work.
- Works safely and leads by example.
- Helps develop less experienced team members.
- Is dependable, motivated, and willing to learn.
- Wants to be part of a growing company.
Why Centerline Fabrication?
At Centerline Fabrication, we're building more than fabricated steel—we're building a company where people enjoy coming to work.
We offer:
- Competitive hourly pay (DOE)
- Overtime opportunities
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Advancement Opportunities
- Modern equipment
- Clean and organized fabrication shop
- Strong safety culture
- Family-oriented work environment
About Centerline Fabrication
Located in Harrisburg, Oregon, Centerline Fabrication provides structural steel, miscellaneous metals, utility, and telecom fabrication throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are an AWS-certified fabrication shop with a fully implemented Quality Management System and are currently pursuing AISC certification. We are also proud to be an Oregon COBID Certified Emerging Small Business (ESB).
If you're looking for a company that values craftsmanship, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to talk with you.
Apply today and become part of the Centerline Fabrication team.
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Fabrication: 5 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Harrisburg, OR 97446 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32