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PDX Chapter – Tour at Thompson Metal Fab
May 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free – $10.00The Portland Chapter is excited to offer a facility tour at Thompson Metal Fab to our members and friends!
Member tickets are complimentary for both Individual and Corporate Members!
- Tickets are also available for Chapter Friends at the non-member rate of $10.00
Thompson Metal Fab (TMF) is a heavy structural steel and plate fabrication facility serving a wide range of industrial and infrastructure projects.
During the tour, participants will see large-scale fabrication processes including prefab/processing, layout and fitting, welding, blasting, and industrial painting. The shop environment includes overhead cranes, heavy material handling, and active production work, providing a firsthand look at how complex steel components are built from raw material through final coating. Additional information is available at www.tmfab.com.
Safety requirements for the tour:
- Closed-toe shoes are required (steel toe preferred, but not required for escorted visitors)
- Long pants or skirts are required (no shorts)
- No sleeveless shirts
- Safety glasses, hard hats, and hearing protection will be provided on-site (ear plugs will be available but are not required due to limited exposure duration and intensity)
- Visitors must remain with their assigned group and follow all instructions from TMF personnel
ID will not be required but all participants will be asked to review and sign a brief NDA during check-in.

