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We specialize in premium custom metal displays for retail build-outs, live events, and one-off prototypes—delivered with precision and innovation by a team that values quality craftsmanship and continuous growth. At a premier, locally owned metal fabrication shop in Portland, you’ll help craft high-end custom metal displays for retail spaces, events, and prototypes.

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<h1>CNC Laser Cutting Technician (AMADA Systems)</h1><p>Step into a day where precision meets creativity. At a premier, locally owned metal fabrication shop in Portland, you’ll help craft high-end custom metal displays for retail spaces, events, and prototypes. Your work turns drawings into flawless components that delight clients who expect the best.</p><h2>A Day in the Role</h2><ul><li>6:00 AM – You review the day’s nests and verify drawings before loading material.</li><li>Load sheet and tube stock, set up the AMADA laser, confirm parameters, and follow best safety practices.</li><li>Monitor runs, adjust as needed, and record laser runtime on nesting sheets.</li><li>Inspect each part for dimensional accuracy and surface quality; tag and organize by part number or work order.</li><li>Apply the shop’s established metal reburn processes to maximize material use.</li><li>When lasers are idle, jump into general fabrication tasks to keep production flowing.</li><li>2:30 PM – Hand off smoothly by coordinating details with Shift Leads to ensure continuity.</li></ul><h2>What You’ll Bring</h2><ul><li>2+ years operating laser cutting machines, including 1+ year specifically on AMADA lasers.</li><li>Fluency in reading complex blueprints (architectural and shop drawings).</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail to catch discrepancies between drawings and parts.</li><li>Clear, professional communication—written and verbal—with teammates and clients.</li><li>Self-directed problem solver who can multitask and stay productive with minimal oversight.</li></ul><h2>Role Details</h2><ul><li><strong>Pay:</strong> Up to $30.00/hr, depending on skills and experience.</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Portland, OR.</li></ul><h2>Core Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Operate sheet and tube laser cutting equipment safely and efficiently.</li><li>Verify nests and drawings before loading; inspect finished parts to meet strict specifications.</li><li>Locate/load raw materials; sort and label finished parts by part number or work order.</li><li>Document laser runtime on nesting sheets and follow established metal reburn practices.</li><li>Assist with general fabrication tasks and coordinate shift hand-offs with Shift Leads.</li></ul><h2>Our Work</h2><p>We specialize in premium custom metal displays for retail build-outs, live events, and one-off prototypes—delivered with precision and innovation by a team that values quality craftsmanship and continuous growth.</p><h2>Equal Opportunity</h2><p><strong>PrideStaff is an equal opportunity employer.</strong> We are locally owned and committed to supporting your career search with the highest level of service in the industry.</p>

PrideStaff (Portland)

CNC Laser Cutting Technician (AMADA Systems)

Architectural Services

Best Practices

Blueprints

CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Metal Manufacturing

Multitasking

Problem Solving Skills

Prototyping

Retail

100hires

Paid Sick Days

Professional Development

401K

Employee Referral Program

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking for Carpenters and Journeyman Carpenters to work for our clients in the Portland, OR., and Vancouver, WA., areas. Finish work that could include door installation, flooring, cabinet install, trim install, tile and more.

<p>Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking for Carpenters and Journeyman Carpenters to work for our clients in the Portland, OR., and Vancouver, WA., areas. Our positions are a mix of residential, commercial, interior and or exterior and utilize rough framing to finish experience. We are seeking applicants with a well-rounded background in construction that are interested in projects or a long-term position. We have multiple well-established clients waiting for us to find the right person for the job  if youd like to learn more apply today!</p><p>Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li><p>All phases of construction from ground-up to remodel work.</p></li><li><p>Framing - including wood and possibly metal.</p></li><li><p>Finish work that could include door installation, flooring, cabinet install, trim install, tile and more.</p></li><li><p>Travel to various job sites throughout the Portland Metro or Vancouver WA areas. We take into account your preferences on location wherever possible.</p></li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li><p>Minimum 3+ years experience with commercial and or residential construction.</p></li><li><p>Experience with installation of doors, windows, cabinets, trim and specialty finishes.</p></li><li><p>Wood and metal framing</p></li><li><p>Interior and or exterior experience.</p></li><li><p>Have your own hand tools for carpentry, some power tools are a plus.</p></li><li><p>Blueprint reading and ability to follow and or give instructions.</p></li><li><p>Reliable transportation with excellent attendance and ability to show up on time.</p></li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li><p>$25-$30+ an hour DOE</p></li><li><p>Direct Hire, Project Based, and Temp to Hire roles available</p></li><li><p>Medical</p></li><li><p>Paid Sick Leave</p></li><li><p>401 (k) Matching</p></li><li><p>Referral Bonus</p></li></ul>

<p>You can get onto building a business and career faster with us, because we find and match the right talented job seeking craftsmen with the right industrial jobs. For 30 years, Madden Industrial Craftsmen has served as the premier staffing provider for industrial businesses in the Pacific Northwest, which provides quality employment opportunities to our pool of skilled working craftsmen. We are a local family-owned company with deep roots in the Northwest! We are extremely proud of our extended Madden family, and invite you to take part.</p>
<p>Industry is our craft. Honesty and integrity is our promise.<br /><strong>We are Madden.</strong></p>

Madden Industrial Craftsmen

Carpenters & Journeyman Carpenters

Carpentry

Construction

Hand Tools

Remodeling

Residential Construction

Time Management

Willing to Travel

HaleyMarketing

Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. You will work closely with our in-house electromagnetics, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, manufacturing, and testing teams to drive the development, fabrication, and testing of the turbogenerator, ultimately ending in its deployment in the Node at sea.

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<h3>About the Company </h3><p>The open ocean is Earth's largest and most power-dense renewable energy resource. Panthalassa is harnessing that resource to generate the cheapest energy on the planet. Our mission is to provide abundant and affordable clean energy for everyone.</p><p>Founded in 2016 and based in the Pacific Northwest, our team comes from diverse backgrounds in aerospace, naval architecture, marine operations, hardware, software, and research.</p><h3>About the Job </h3><p>Our core technology is the Node, a device that produces energy in the ocean's harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention. The Node's turbogenerator includes all components from the fluid interface through to electrical output, encompassing mechanical conversion, dynamic sealing, structural integration, and control interfaces.</p><p>As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery, you will lead the technical vision, execution, and continuous improvement of the rotating machinery that turns fluid power into electrons. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves leadership role in which you'll prototype, build, and troubleshoot alongside world-class engineers and technicians.</p><p>You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of the turbogenerator, from conceptual design through manufacturing, assembly, and test. You will work closely with our in-house electromagnetics, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, manufacturing, and testing teams to drive the development, fabrication, and testing of the turbogenerator, ultimately ending in its deployment in the Node at sea.</p><p>Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis. If you are an excellent engineer, regardless of your background, we want you to apply.</p><p>Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We are organized as a public benefit corporation and are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.</p><p>We strive to be the best engineering team on the planet and we compensate our engineers accordingly.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the design, development, and integration of the Node's turbogenerator system</li><li>Define and own system-level performance requirements and design goals for the turbogenerator</li><li>Mechanically integrate the electrical generator with rotating elements, in collaboration with in-house electromagnetics experts</li><li>Design and analyze components including shafts, housings, bearings, dynamic seals, turbine blades, and stators</li><li>Select materials and coatings suitable for long-duration marine deployments</li><li>Collaborate with marine operations, controls, and systems engineering to ensure cross-functional alignment</li><li>Design for manufacturability, offshore assembly, and in-field serviceability</li><li>Lead and participate in technical reviews with internal teams and external vendors</li><li>Lead a high performing multidisciplinary engineering team while mentoring and guiding engineers and designers to foster a strong culture of technical excellence.</li><li>Oversee project documentation and create detailed drawings using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis</li><li>Mentor and direct skilled technicians during prototyping, testing, and fabrication</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis and iterate designs based on test data and failures</li><li>Utilize high-end CAD (NX) and PDM (Teamcenter) tools to develop and manage designs</li></ul><h3>Required Qualifications</h3><ul><li>A degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, or naval architecture, or similar</li><li>Extensive experience designing rotating machinery (e.g. pumps, turbines, compressors, turbochargers, etc.)</li><li>5+ years 3D CAD modeling experience</li><li>Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups</li><li>Experience with structural FEA</li><li>Hands on experience assembling tight-tolerance rotating machinery</li><li>Proven ability to lead end-to-end design, build, test, and deploy cycles across multiple projects</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to independently drive complex projects forward</li><li>High technical curiosity and a passion for learning</li><li>Strong organizational and interpersonal skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to extract insights from data and apply findings to design updates</li></ul><h3>Desired Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, or naval architecture, or 5 additional years of experience</li><li>At least 5 years in a similar senior role</li><li>Experience leading a small team of engineers</li><li>Experience designing marine or offshore machinery</li><li>Familiarity with materials and coatings for submerged or corrosive environments</li><li>Experience with subsea bearings, or hydrodynamic bearings, or hydrostatic bearings</li><li>Experience with piping systems (pumps, valves, sensors, etc.)</li><li>Experience analyzing secondary flows, such as pressure & flows in pipe networks</li><li>Hands-on experience in fabrication, prototyping, or testing</li><li>Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting)</li><li>Experience with instrumentation and controls (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, etc.)</li><li>Familiarity with NX/Teamcenter and FEA tools (NX NASTRAN, FEMAP)</li><li>Experience with Python, Julia, or similar tools for data analysis</li><li>Understanding of engineering standards including ASME Y14.5</li></ul><p>The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.</p><p><strong><em>Please note that this role has also been posted under the title of 'Lead Turbomachinery Engineer' to help us reach a broad and relevant audience, but we are hiring for a single position.</em></strong></p><h3>Additional Requirements</h3><ul><li>Travel to vendors and test sites as needed.</li><li>Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs. While we expect a lot of each other, we also offer a high degree of autonomy and work-life balance, including flexible PTO and flexible working hours.</li></ul><h3>Compensation and Benefits</h3><p>If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:</p><ul><li>Cash compensation of $175,000-250,000</li><li>Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.</li><li>A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
<ul><li>Flexible paid time off</li><li>Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)</li><li>Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)</li><li>Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)</li><li>Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)</li><li>Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA</li></ul></li><li>Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).</li></ul><h3>Location</h3><p>This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in <strong><em>Portland, Oregon</em></strong>.</p><p> </p>

Panthalassa

Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery

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Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. You will work closely with our in-house electromagnetics, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, manufacturing, and testing teams to drive the development, fabrication, and testing of the generator and/or motor, ultimately ending in its deployment in the Node at sea.

<h4><strong>About the Company</strong></h4><p>The open ocean is Earth's largest and most power-dense renewable energy resource. Panthalassa is harnessing that resource to generate the cheapest energy on the planet. Our mission is to provide abundant and affordable clean energy for everyone.</p><p>Founded in 2016 and based in the Pacific Northwest, our team comes from diverse backgrounds in aerospace, naval architecture, marine operations, hardware, software, and research.</p><h4><strong>About the Job</strong></h4><p>Our core technology is the Node, a device that produces energy in the ocean's harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention. </p><p>As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, Motor/Generator, you will lead the technical vision, execution, and continuous improvement of the rotating machinery that turns mechanical power into electrical power and vice versa. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development, from conceptual design through manufacturing, assembly, and test. </p><p>You will work closely with our in-house electromagnetics, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, manufacturing, and testing teams to drive the development, fabrication, and testing of the generator and/or motor, ultimately ending in its deployment in the Node at sea. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves leadership role in which you'll prototype, build, and troubleshoot alongside world-class engineers and technicians.</p><p>Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis. If you are an excellent engineer, regardless of your background, we want you to apply.</p><p>Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We are organized as a public benefit corporation and are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.</p><p>We strive to be the best engineering team on the planet, and we compensate our engineers accordingly. </p><h4><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h4><ul><li>Lead the design, development, and integration of the generator and/or the motor systems</li><li>Define and own system-level performance requirements and design goals</li><li>Iterate mechanical designs to improve electromagnetic, acoustic, and thermal behavior while maintaining manufacturability</li><li>Design and analyze components including stators, rotors, shafts, housings, bearings, static and dynamic seals</li><li>Perform structural, modal and fatigue analysis using commercial FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus, NX Nastran etc.)</li><li>Select materials and coatings suitable for long-duration marine deployments</li><li>Collaborate with marine operations, controls, and systems engineering to ensure cross-functional alignment</li><li>Design using DFM&A, DFT, DFMEA, PFMEA etc.</li><li>Design for manufacturability, offshore assembly, and in-field serviceability</li><li>Lead and participate in technical reviews with internal teams and external vendors</li><li>Execute the project documentation and Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R)</li><li>GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis</li><li>Work with vendors to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective and scalable</li><li>Mentor and direct skilled technicians during prototyping, testing, and fabrication</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis and iterate designs based on test data and failures</li><li>Utilize high-end CAD (NX) and PDM (Teamcenter) tools to develop and manage designs</li></ul><h4><strong>Required qualifications:</strong></h4><ul><li>A degree in mechanical engineering or similar</li><li>5+ years of experience in mechanical design of rotating electrical machines </li><li>Knowledge of E-motor design principles, operation, testing and reliability</li><li>Knowledge of different E-motor and generator technologies such as SPM, IPM, WFSM, IM, Axial Flux, SyRM etc.</li><li>Familiar with different cooling technologies; air, oil, water, hybrid</li><li>Strong 3D CAD modeling experience</li><li>Expert in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis</li><li>Skilled in structural FEA, modal and fatigue analysis using industry standard softwares </li><li>Hands on experience with integration, assembly and trouble shooting</li><li>Proven ability to lead end-to-end design, build, test, and deploy cycles across multiple projects</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to independently drive complex projects forward</li><li>High technical curiosity and a passion for learning</li><li>Strong organizational and interpersonal skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to extract insights from data and apply findings to design updates</li></ul><h4><strong>Desired qualifications:</strong></h4><ul><li>Advance degree in mechanical engineering </li><li>At least 8+ years in a similar senior role</li><li>Experience leading a small team of engineers</li><li>Experience designing marine or offshore machinery</li><li>Familiarity with materials and coatings for submerged or corrosive environments</li><li>Experience with subsea bearings, or hydrodynamic bearings, or hydrostatic bearings</li><li>Hands-on experience in fabrication, prototyping, or testing</li><li>Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting)</li><li>Experience with instrumentation and controls (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, etc.)</li><li>Familiarity with NX/Teamcenter and FEA tools (NX NASTRAN, FEMAP)</li><li>Experience with Python, Julia, or similar tools for data analysis</li><li>Understanding of engineering standards including ASME Y14.5</li></ul><p> </p><p>The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.</p><h4><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></h4><ul><li>Travel to vendors and test sites as needed</li><li>Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs. While we expect a lot of each other, we also offer a high degree of autonomy and work-life balance, including unlimited PTO and flexible working hours.</li></ul><h4><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></h4><p>If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:</p><ul><li>Cash compensation of $175,000 - $250,000</li><li>Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.</li><li>A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Flexible paid time off</li><li>Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)</li><li>Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)</li><li>Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)</li><li>Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)</li><li>Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA</li></ul></li><li>Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).</li></ul><h4><strong>Location</strong></h4><p>This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in <strong><em>Portland, Oregon</em></strong>.</p><p> </p>

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