Fabrication Machinist
About the job
- Proven experience as a Fabrication Machinist or in a similar role in the oil and energy industry or heavy industrial fabrication.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of computer numerical control (CNC) machinery operation, programming, and manual machining techniques.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Ability to adhere to strict safety standards and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including 8–12+ hour shifts.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for prolonged periods.
- Ability to reach overhead and work with arms extended.
- Ability to climb ladders and work in manlifts up to 25 feet above ground.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights when required.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment at all times.
- Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, or swing shifts as needed to meet project deadlines.
- Operate and maintain machining equipment to fabricate metal parts and components according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Set up computer numerical control and manual machining tools to drill, cut, and shape metal materials.
- Inspect finished parts for quality assurance and compliance with company standards and customer specifications.
- Collaborate with the fabrication team and engineering to optimize processes and resolve machining issues.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with safety protocols and guidelines.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform routine preventative maintenance on machining tools.
- Document production activities and report progress, issues, and recommendations to supervisors.
About the company
Great Basin Industrial provides integrated turnkey construction, fabrication, and maintenance services for heavy industrial markets across North America. It self-performs in-house across plate steel fabrication, API storage tank erection, structural, mechanical and piping, instrumentation and electrical, and railroad construction, giving a single point of accountability for complex projects. The company supports clients from preconstruction through startup and commissioning, often maintaining work under long-term maintenance programs. Its differentiators are a safety-focused culture, reliable execution, and long-standing relationships with asset owners and engineering firms like Kiewit, Bechtel, and Burns & McDonnell, serving mining, power and renewables, oil and gas, water, and data center sectors.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Kaysville, Utah
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GBI completed Thacker Pass crystallizers in June 2026, proving large-project throughput.
- Its September 2026 project list spans gold, power, data centers, and brewery work.
- Five operating locations in Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas, and Plymouth widen bid access.
What critics are saying
- Project-heavy revenue creates severe lumpiness when large awards slip or cancel.
- Thacker Pass depends on 2027 startup and 2028 production; delays squeeze fabrication demand.
- Heavy industrial downturns at Kiewit, Bechtel, or miners would hit backlog fast.
What makes Great Basin Industrial unique
- GBI self-performs tanks, SMP, I&E, and rail, reducing subcontractor handoffs.
- Its 2006 boilermaker roots still anchor safety, quality, and systematic planning.
- Eighty-plus percent repeat customers signal execution quality and embedded client trust.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account