Journeyman Plumber - Mass Timber & Modular Shop

Zaugg Timber Solutions is a new Portland mass timber company with deep Swiss roots, building modular timber projects in a factory environment where craftsmanship still matters. As the North American affiliate of a third-generation Swiss company, the company combines prefabrication, mass timber, and modern tools to build high-quality buildings in a controlled shop setting.

Zaugg Timber Solutions is looking for an Oregon-licensed Journeyman Plumber to help anchor and grow its new in-house plumbing group as part of a broader in-house MEP team under the mass timber umbrella. This is a mostly shop-based role working on timber-based modules in a wood and steel environment, with direct impact on how buildings come together and how quality is maintained under one roof.

At Zaugg Timber Solutions, the trades are respected, people are known by name, and clean work, organized tools, and good processes matter. The company is building a tight-knit team where ideas on layout, fixtures, and better ways to work can help shape the future of the operation.

What you'll do

• Install plumbing systems in mass timber and modular assemblies in a factory/shop setting.
• Handle rough-in, finish work, testing, troubleshooting, and quality checks.
• Work from drawings and shop layouts, coordinating directly with carpenters, electricians, and mechanical trades on the floor.
• Support occasional site work during installs, tie-ins, closeout, and warranty items.
• Help shape standards for layout, neat piping, labeling, and repeatable plumbing kits as the in-house MEP team grows.
• Be open to cross-training in mass timber work during gaps between modular production runs so the team can stay flexible and support broader shop needs.

What we're looking for

• Current Oregon Journeyman Plumber license required.
• Solid field experience and strong all-around plumbing judgment.
• Comfortable working in a shop environment with occasional site visits.
• Able to read plans, think ahead, and solve problems on the floor.
• Team-first attitude, dependable work habits, and pride in clean, high-quality work.
• Woodworking experience or comfort working around timber, carpentry, or modular fabrication is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude or experience coordinating with mechanical and electrical trades is a plus, especially for candidates who want to be part of a fully in-house MEP group.
• Open to receiving training in Switzerland to build a strong baseline understanding of mass timber methods and quality expectations from the parent company.

Why this role stands out

This is not a routine service truck plumbing job. It is a chance to help build a new plumbing shop inside a timber-focused modular factory, with the tools, space, and repeatable workflows that come with working indoors. The role is part of a growing in-house MEP team that gives the company direct control over quality and coordination from shop to site, and there is high potential to receive training in Switzerland while developing toward a future lead role as the team grows.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000-$135,000 per year.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off.
• Opportunity to grow into a lead role as the team expands.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $135,000