Fabrication Associate - Entry Level

HTU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Mental health coverage, gender affirm?

Job summary

HTU in Portland, OR is seeking a hands-on pipe fabrication assistant to set up and operate shop equipment for fabricating and measuring pipe lengths. You will cut, bevel, thread, and groove pipe using Landis machines and help assemble orders while maintaining a safe, organized yard.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safe operation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with inclusive teamwork. On-site work with competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Prior fabrication experience preferred but not required.
• Strong math skills to calculate product quantities.
• Experience operating machinery for cutting and threading pipe according to OSHA regulations preferred.
• Ability to remain results-focused in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Ability to thrive in an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain machines for pipe fabrication.
• Measure, record, and add random pipe length.
• Cut and bevel pipe using Landis machines; thread and groove lengths.
• Move pipe within the pipe yard.
• Assemble pipe orders in sticks or bundles; keep supplies organized.
• Observe safety precautions during fabrication, cutting, assembling, stacking, and shipping.
• Operate powered industrial equipment following OSHA guidelines and Ferguson safety procedures.

Skills

Math skills

Customer service experience

Attention to safety

Tools

Band saw

Torch

Landis machines

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Setup and maintain machines in the shop for pipe fabrication
• Accurately measure, record, and add random pipe length
• Measure and cut pipe with band saw and/or torch, roll and groove single and double random lengths, and thread and bevel pipe using Landis machines
• Move loose and/or bundled pipe within the pipe yard
• Assemble pipe orders in single sticks or bundles and maintain organized work supplies
• Observe safety precautions for fabrication, cutting, assembling, stacking, and shipping of pipe
• Operate powered industrial equipment following OSHA guidelines and Ferguson safety procedures

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Prior fabrication experience preferred but not required
• Strong math skills with ability to calculate product quantities
• Experience and training in operating machinery for cutting and threading pipe according to OSHA regulations preferred
• Ability to remain results-focused in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Ability to thrive in an inclusive environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $19.15 - $28.72, with starting wage potentially higher based on location
• Bonus or incentive plan eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts and community involvement opportunities