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Overview

The Sheet Metal Fabricator – Deburr/2nd Ops is responsible for finishing metal parts after they are cut, punched, or formed, playing a critical role in the manufacturing pipeline that affects speed, material efficiency, and final quality.

Responsibilities

  • Deburr and grind metal parts using grinders, sanders, files, and deburr tools.
  • Perform minor machining tasks such as drilling, tapping, countersinking, and hardware installation.
  • Operate tumbling machines, time-savers, or graining machines for surface finishing.
  • Use calipers, micrometers, and pin gauges for quality inspection of parts.
  • Wash or degrease parts to remove oils and cutting fluids.
  • Follow OSHA, company safety policies, and proper PPE requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area according to safety standards.
  • Report equipment issues, material shortages, or production concerns to supervision.
  • Support continuous improvement and team production goals.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings.
  • Experience with power tools and stationary machinery.
  • Quick basic math and precision measurement capabilities.
  • Capability to lift up to 35 lbs., operate forklifts, and remain standing throughout a shift.
  • Strict adherence to protective equipment (PPE) protocols.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Technical school training or previous experience in sheet metal fabrication.
  • 1-2 years minimum experience in laser cutting operations.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Hillsboro, OR

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 28% below the $29/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Oregon, where the middle half runs $26–$34/hr across 12 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Hillsboro, OR

Hillsboro, OR is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Oregon as a whole we're tracking 62 other active welding openings from 39 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Oregon.

Welding Shop in Portland, OR currently has 9 other openings live in Oregon, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Oregon at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Portland, OR (9), AAON (3), and Skyline Sheet Metal, Inc (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Oregon, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Portland at $33/hr and Redmond at $26/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Sheet Metal Fabricator - Deburr / 2nd OPS Operator (Swing Shift) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.