Prototype Fabricator — Offshore Turbine & Generator Assembly

Panthalassa; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) / FSA eligible

Job summary

Panthalassa in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Prototype Fabricator to join our marine energy and ocean technology team. You will support manufacturing, machining, assembly, and integration of hydro turbines and generators.

You’ll prototype, build, and troubleshoot alongside world-class engineers. This role sits at the intersection of precision machining, electromechanical assembly, and innovative fixture design, supporting prototype builds as well as low-volume production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on prototype fabrication / metal fabrication / welding.
• Fabricate one-off and low-volume assemblies from drawings or CAD models.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance interpretation.
• Experience using 3D printing for prototypes or tooling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independently design and fixture assemblies.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• High attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate traditional fabrication machines and related equipment.
• Modify, repair, and rework hydro-turbine and generator subassemblies.
• Support trial builds, teardowns, and design iterations.
• Interpret detailed manufacturing drawings and CAD models.
• Collaborate with design engineers on manufacturability improvements.
• Design, fabricate, and validate fixtures, jigs, and alignment tools.
• Utilize 3D printing for rapid prototyping of fixtures.
• Ensure tolerance stack-ups are maintained during assembly.
• Document procedures, inspection reports, and deviations.
• Provide feedback on challenges and fixture effectiveness.
• Support prototype iterations and root-cause analysis.
• Contribute ideas to improve build repeatability, safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Prototype fabrication

Metal fabrication

Welding

GD&T

3D printing

Independent fixture design

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Panthalassa in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Prototype Fabricator to join our marine energy and ocean technology team. You will support manufacturing, machining, assembly, and integration of hydro turbines and generators.

You’ll prototype, build, and troubleshoot alongside world-class engineers. This role sits at the intersection of precision machining, electromechanical assembly, and innovative fixture design, supporting prototype builds as well as low-volume production.