Plastic and Metal Mechanical Parts Fabrication Specialist – $30–$37/HR DOE

Express Employment Professionals; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Optical, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Coverage

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) is seeking a skilled fabrication professional to join a team building custom plastic and metal components. You’ll fabricate, weld, assemble parts, read engineered drawings, and work with diverse materials, with flexible 4- or 5-day schedules and weekday-off options.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, operate mills and lathes, and collaborate with customers while training teammates and contributing to prototype development.

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication and welding of plastic/metal components.
• Ability to read engineered drawings and blueprints.
• Familiarity with PVC, polypropylene, PVDF, PEEK, and Teflon materials.
• Ability to use measuring tools for component inspection.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, weld, and assemble custom plastic components from engineered drawings.
• Work with PVC, polypropylene, PVDF, PEEK, and Teflon materials.
• Perform plastic welding techniques such as socket fusion and butt welds.
• Apply adhesives, heat-bend plastics, and cut threads on pipe and rod.
• Operate manual mills and lathes for fabrication projects.
• Read blueprints, work orders, and BOMs to ensure accurate production.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to inspect parts and train teammates.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Manual mills

Lathes

Job description

Location: Tigard, OR
Schedule: Flexible day and swing shifts between a 4-day or 5-day workweek!

Job Overview

Looking for a specialized fabrication role with variety, flexibility, and room to grow? Join a skilled fabrication team building custom plastic and metal mechanical components, including piping, tanks, and complex parts made to engineered drawings. You'll work with specialized materials and equipment while enjoying flexible scheduling and the option to have weekdays off for personal appointments and errands.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, weld, and assemble custom plastic components using engineered drawings.
• Work with materials such as PVC, polypropylene, PVDF, PEEK, and Teflon.
• Perform plastic welding techniques, including socket fusion and butt welding.
• Apply adhesives, heat-bend plastics, and cut threads on pipe and rod.
• Operate manual mills and lathes for custom fabrication projects.
• Read blueprints, work orders, and bills of materials to ensure accurate production.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to inspect components.
• Help train team members, support prototype development, and communicate with customers.

Available Shift Options

1st Shift – 5-Day Schedule (Monday–Friday)

• 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

1st Shift – 4-Day Schedule (Monday–Thursday)

• 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

2nd Shift – 4-Day Schedule (Monday–Thursday)

• 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Why You'll Love This Opportunity!

• Flexible scheduling with 4-day or 5-day workweek options.
• Morning shift opportunities.
• Enjoy weekdays off for appointments, errands, and personal commitments.
• Work on specialized, custom fabrication projects.
• Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities and work directly with customers.
• Develop your skills with a variety of materials and fabrication techniques.

Benefits Eligible for Enrollment

• 401(k)
• Medical, Optical, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability Coverage