Lead Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator

Fabco is a fast‑growing welding and fabrication company serving the commercial and multifamily construction industry in Portland and the surrounding areas. We’re currently seeking an experienced Lead Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator with strong structural welding skills and the ability to perform high‑quality field welds. This role provides hands‑on leadership within both shop and field operations.

Position Objective

The Lead Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator oversees and performs a wide range of structural steel fabrication and welding projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. This role provides technical expertise, mentorship, and daily leadership for the structural welding team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

- Lead and support structural steel fabrication and manufacturing operations

- Perform high‑quality structural welds (including FCAW, SMAW, and other processes as applicable)

- Fabricate, fit, and assemble structural steel components per drawings and specifications

- Accurately cut, prep, clean, and fit steel parts for welding

- Provide hands‑on training and technical guidance to junior welders and fabricators

- Assign tasks, monitor workflow, and support production schedules

- Conduct quality checks, verify measurements, and maintain documentation

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

- Troubleshoot and complete basic maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment

- Ensure strict adherence to Fabco’s quality and safety standards

- Complete field welding and field adjustments on structural steel installations

- Collaborate with supervisors and project managers to solve fabrication challenges

Minimum Qualifications

- 4+ years of structural steel welding and fabrication experience

- Proven leadership or mentoring experience strongly preferred

- Proficiency reading blueprints, structural drawings, and fabrication details

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

- Valid driver’s license

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer

FABCO is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, or political affiliation.

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person