Thompson Metal Fab

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09/09/2026

What Matters in a Future Workplace

For Chris, choosing the right workplace is about more than the job—it’s about finding an environment where he can be challenged, continue to grow, and make a meaningful contribution.

At Thompson Metal Fab, he’s experiencing a culture where collaboration, opportunity, and individual contributions are valued. As he looks toward his future career, Chris reflects on the qualities that make a workplace one where people can thrive.

09/05/2026

Engineering doesn’t happen in a vacuum. At Thompson Metal Fab, innovative designs and complex projects are closely connected to the economic forces shaping our industry and the world around us.

Chris explores how engineering, manufacturing, and economics intersect, and why understanding the bigger picture matters in today’s steel industry.

09/03/2026

Engineering in Action: Chris’s journey at Thompson Metal Fab

Join Chris, a fifth-year engineering student at Oregon State University, as he shares his experience six weeks into his role at Thompson Metal Fab.

From navigating massive fabrication equipment to embracing new challenges, Chris is gaining firsthand insight into the people, processes, and innovation shaping the industry.

Follow along as we explore his journey and what it’s like to learn engineering from the inside out.

08/28/2026

A look inside the shop at another heavy fabrication project taking shape.

Work at this scale takes careful planning, precision, and a lot of coordination from start to finish. It’s the kind of work our team is built to handle.




08/26/2026

Here’s another look at a current E-house project in the shop.

This project is similar in scale and approach to some of the drill rigs we build, with much of the fabrication and assembly being completed in-house before it heads to the field. Not shown in this video is ANOTHER story of modules that will go on top!




08/21/2026

From above, you really get a sense of the scale we’re working with. Projects this size require some serious organization within the bays — we’ve only got so much room to work with while keeping current projects moving and making space for the next stage.

That’s why the planning starts well before a project ever hits the shop floor or a torch is lit. Every piece needs its place, every move needs to be thought through, and everyone needs to know what’s coming next.

A well-organized plan upfront keeps the work moving efficiently once the sparks start flying.

[...and how about the soundtrack on this one! 🎻🥁🎻🥁🎻 ]

Another day in the paint bay 🙌🏻Every step in the process matters, and applying the finish is no exception.
08/19/2026

Another day in the paint bay 🙌🏻

Every step in the process matters, and applying the finish is no exception.




These precision-fabricated steel components play an important role in the larger build. Every piece is manufactured to e...
08/16/2026

These precision-fabricated steel components play an important role in the larger build. Every piece is manufactured to exact specifications before becoming part of the finished project.




08/14/2026

We had to go aerial to capture the massive scale of this project! As shown, the pedestal is over 21' W x 240' L

That's only the pedestals...we're fabricating two stories above that too 😉

Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the weeks ahead of this MASSIVE fab!

Going vertical!Seeing work of this scale in the shop never gets old. This E-house project is similar to our drill rigs. ...
08/07/2026

Going vertical!

Seeing work of this scale in the shop never gets old. This E-house project is similar to our drill rigs. Not just in size, but also with design, build plan, and "turn-key" approach - maximizing the work completed in the shop to reduce effort in the field.

We're proud to partner with K4 Solutions and play a role in bringing this project to life.




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Vancouver, WA
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