Venting and discouraged, considering possible move to the Portland area

I'm apologizing in advance because this is going to be long. I'm a very rare poster. I read this forum daily, but I stay logged out unless I'm posting. I've seen some good advice given to others on here over the years. I'm looking for some advice myself. I'm not looking for attention, pity, or sympathy.

I don't know where to start. I was laid off from my low skill job (building hundreds of box spring frames each week) exactly 2 months ago, give or take a couple days. It was a pretty decent paying job, admittedly due to the company being owned by the father of a childhood friend. I've been given no return to work date and don't expect one in the reasonably near future. I'm chalking it up as permanently lost employment and trying to figure out my next move(s). I just turned 33, which I guess is still fairly young. My employment background is all either construction or manufacturing related. I'm very mechanically inclined. I definitely know my way around vehicles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, etc., but I'm completely self-taught in those areas (no schooling, certificates, etc.). I've worked a couple manufacturing factory jobs in the past and also once worked for my self-employed father as a mason. It's been over a decade since I've done any masonry or factory work. I started college for mechanical engineering right out of high school, but I obviously didn't finish. There are no real opportunities where I live, at least it seems that way to me. I'm honestly sick of the area I live in and have been for years, but comfort, family, and my most recent job has kept me where I am. I've got a couple friends in the Portland area that I have visited at least once a year for the last few years. I've enjoyed the limited time I've spent in that area. I've expressed to my friends up there that I like the area. One of my friends that I have the most in common with has offered me a room in the past. I'm highly considering making the move as early as the end of this year or possibly around spring next year. I've lived in the same place in Arkansas my entire life and would love to try a new place out, even if it only ends up being temporary. I'm worried about not being able to find a decent job if I were to go through with the move. If I were to make the move and drive 2000+ miles, I wouldn't be staying for anything less than a year. I'm very discouraged right now and don't know what to do. I appreciate any advice anyone wants to give.

Thank you.