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1st Shift Entry-Level Fabricators - Hiring Now! Offering $23/Hr. 841891

South Portland, ME 04106

Posted: 10/01/2026 Job Category: Manufacturing and Production Job Number: 841891 Pay Rate: $23 - $24.50 per hour

Job Description


Build Your Career in Steel Manufacturing — Now Hiring in South Portland! - Urgently hiring in South Portland!

Job Title: 1st Shift Fabricator
Pay: $23.00/Hr.
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM–4:30 PM & Friday: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a stable career where you can learn new skills, increase your earning potential, and grow within a company? A well-established steel manufacturing company in South Portland is hiring 1st Shift Fabricators. The facility builds steel bridges and bridge components and offers opportunities for motivated employees to develop their skills and advance into more specialized roles. Whether you're experienced or you're just getting started in manufacturing, there may be an opportunity for you.

Why Join?
This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to build a skilled-trades career. You don't need years of steel experience to get started. The company is willing to train motivated people who demonstrate:

• Strong work ethic
• Excellent attendance
• Reliability and accountability
• Mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn
• Commitment to safety
• Desire to build a long-term career

Career Growth Opportunities
Your career can grow as your skills and experience grow. Employees who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and a willingness to learn can develop skills in areas such as:

• Steel fitting
• Grinding and fabrication
• Drill-line operations
• Bridge assembly
• Welding
• Coating and blasting
• Other advanced manufacturing processes

This is a great entry point into the skilled trades, with ample opportunities to gain experience, improve your skill set, and move into higher-paying roles.

What You'll Do
You may be responsible for:

• Grinding and sanding steel components
• Fitting steel pieces
• Drill-line work
• Drilling and pressing components together
• Moving and handling steel materials
• Assisting with bridge and structural steel assembly
• Preparing bridge components for shipment
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Following production and safety procedures
• Learning fabrication skills through hands-on training

What We're Looking For
Strong attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Reliability and accountability
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Comfort working with fractions
• Ability to use hand tools
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work safely around heavy steel and equipment

Experience that helps includes construction, manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, welding, or fabrication, but it is not required — training will be provided.

Benefits
After 60 days, employees have access to a robust benefits package, including:

• Company-paid medical benefits
• Employer-paid vision and life insurance
• Optional disability and accident insurance
• Nine paid holidays and sick time
• Company uniforms provided and laundered
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program with onsite health coach
• Annual Employee Appreciation Day
• Strong annual wage increases (up to 4%)
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement

Location & Schedule
This position is on-site in South Portland and offers a steady first shift schedule, Monday through Friday with optional overtime on Saturdays.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're ready to start a rewarding career as a 1st Shift Fabricator in South Portland, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don't wait, we're hiring now!

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