Prototype Fabricator
Portland, OR$45k - $55kfull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Prototype Fabricator role focused on manufacturing, machining, assembly, and integration of hydro turbines and generators for a renewable energy/ocean technology company. Collaborates with engineers to translate designs into robust, manufacturable hardware for deployment in the Node at sea. On-site in Portland, OR.
Responsibilities
- Operate traditional machines such as mill, lathe, saws, shears, press brakes, rollers, drill presses, grinders, plasma cutters, and related fabrication equipment
- Perform field-fit modifications, repairs, and rework on prototype and production hydro-turbine and generator subassemblies, precision rotating machinery, sealing interfaces, and related integration tooling
- Support trial builds, teardowns, re-assembly and design iterations
- Interpret and work from detailed manufacturing drawings and CAD models
- Collaborate with design engineers to suggest manufacturability improvements
- Design, fabricate, and validate custom assembly fixtures, jigs, and alignment tools
- Utilize 3D printing for rapid prototyping of fixtures and mock-ups
- Perform dimensional inspections using Vernier Calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, Dial indicators, height gauges etc.
- Ensure compliance with tolerance stack-ups during assembly
- Document assembly procedures, inspection reports, and deviations
- Provide feedback on assembly challenges, tolerance feasibility and fixture effectiveness
- Support prototype iteration cycles and root-cause analysis
- Contribute ideas to improve build repeatability, safety, and efficiency
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in prototype fabrication, metal fabrication, welding, or a related trade
- Demonstrated ability to fabricate one-off and low-volume assemblies from drawings, CAD models, sketches, and verbal direction
- Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance interpretation
- Experience using 3D printing for functional prototyping or tooling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to independently work on complex fixtures and assembly designs
- Strong problem-solving and hands-on troubleshooting ability
- High technical curiosity and a passion for learning
- Innovative mindset, comfortable designing solutions when standard tools don’t exist
- High attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Skills
Required:Prototype fabricationGD&T3D printingCAD/D drawingsHands-on troubleshooting
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (company pays 100% for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Vision insurance (company pays 100% for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Disability insurance (company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled)
- Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
- Relocation assistance to Portland (if needed)
Last updated Oct 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Panthalassa
Go where the energy is
We're harnessing renewable energy in the open ocean and delivering it around the world. Engineered in Portland, Oregon.
Planetary-scale energyclean energy platformrenewable energyocean energypilot deploymentpublic-benefit corporation
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