Millwright/Fabricator

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is hiring a Millwright/Fabricator to join our client’s team in Portland, OR. This hands-on role combines shop fabrication with occasional field installation and repair throughout Oregon. You’ll work on a wide range of industrial equipment — from conveyors and gates to structural steel — performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and fabrication with precision and safety at the forefront.

Pay: $30–$36/hr DOE + additional % for field work
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift (some travel required for field projects)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and millwright duties in both shop and field environments.

• Maintain, repair, and install mechanical equipment such as conveyors, dam gates, and structural steel components.

• Align bearings, pulleys, shafts, idlers, and screens to precise tolerances.

• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, and repairs on a range of industrial systems.

• Perform FCAW and SMAW welding in both shop and field conditions.

• Work safely at heights and in diverse environments — from clean facilities to waste-handling sites.

• Travel to customer sites by company vehicle or commercial flight when needed.

• Accurately complete required documentation for repairs, maintenance, and installations.

• Communicate professionally with clients, supervisors, and crew members to ensure smooth project execution.

What You Bring

• Proven hands-on experience in millwright work, fabrication, or mechanical maintenance (no degree required).

• Skilled in FCAW and SMAW welding (ability to pass a 3G weld test preferred).

• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of industrial equipment installation and alignment.

• Proficient in using shop tools, rigging equipment, and precision measuring instruments.

• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work both independently and with a team.

• Physically capable of standing, crawling, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for field projects.

Maybe You Have:

• Experience performing field installations across industrial or manufacturing sites.

• Familiarity with rigging and hoisting practices for heavy equipment.

• Background in pump, motor, or conveyor alignment and repair.

• A knack for solving on-site challenges and improving installation processes.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in a shop environment with periodic travel across Oregon for field assignments. Work may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying environmental conditions. PPE must be always worn.

Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Paid sick time

• Holiday pay

• 401(k) with company match

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