Metal Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Metal Fabricator – Craft Custom Residential and Commercial Metalwork for Sol Creations

Job Overview

• Company: Sol Creations.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $28 to $32 per hour.
• Location: Portland, Oregon.
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Project Scope: Residential and Commercial Metal Fabrication.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.

The Opportunity

You will take custom residential and commercial metalwork projects from initial layout all the way through to final installation. This position provides the unique chance to blend mechanical skill with artistic problem-solving on a wide variety of custom builds. You will join a collaborative team where every project allows you to take true pride in your craftsmanship without required overtime.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Fabricate and assemble custom metal components and assemblies, including frames, brackets, supports, gates, railings, and specialty pieces.
• Read shop drawings and structural plans to verify dimensions, lay out parts, and prepare accurate cut lists.
• Perform MIG welding, including short-arc welding, and use Innershield flux-cored welding as needed.
• Grind, deburr, and finish metal assemblies to meet project requirements, with close attention to visible surfaces and welds.
• Build and maintain jigs and fixtures to improve fit-up, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot fit-up and layout issues in the shop and field, and adjust as needed to meet drawings and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with shop and field team members from fabrication through installation to maintain quality and keep work moving.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Professional experience in custom metal fabrication, including cutting, fitting, welding, and assembling metal components.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, including short-arc welding, and experience with Innershield flux-cored welding.
• Ability to read shop drawings and use shop math and geometry for accurate layout and fabrication.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication equipment such as bandsaws, ironworkers, and plasma cutters.
• Strong grinding and finishing skills for both functional components and visible, finished surfaces.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 10 or more years of hands-on experience in custom metal fabrication and installation.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience building and maintaining jigs and fixtures for custom assemblies.
• Experience with TIG welding, tube bending, or smithing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Standard scheduling with no mandatory overtime required.

About Us

Sol Creations specializes in high-quality residential and commercial metal fabrication, delivering custom architectural features built to last. We value a creative and supportive culture driven by craftsmanship, artistic precision, and shared dedication to quality. Learn more about our team and projects at our main office in Portland, Oregon.

Sol Creations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.