Automotive Fabricator: TIG/MIG for Prototyping & Dynos

HRU-Tech; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

HRU-Tech in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a skilled Fabricator to join our team on a long-term contract. You will fabricate, modify, and assemble automotive components and vehicle systems, with emphasis on MIG and TIG welding and interpreting engineering drawings.

The role requires hands-on shop work and collaboration with engineers and production staff. The ideal candidate has experience in metal fabrication, reads blueprints, and uses calipers/micrometers for precision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive fabrication, metal fabrication, welding, or vehicle assembly.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and fabrication blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and assemble automotive components, structures, frames, brackets, and vehicle systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Cut, bend, shape, drill, grind, and finish metal materials to dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials.
• Build prototypes, test fixtures, vehicle modifications, and production support equipment.
• Install fabricated components on vehicles/engine dynos and verify fit, form, and function.
• Work with engineers, technicians, and production teams to support development activities.
• Maintain quality standards and perform inspections on completed work.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and recommend design improvements.
• Operate fabrication equipment safely and maintain shop standards.

Skills

Automotive fabrication

MIG welding

TIG welding

Read engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Fabrication tools

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

HRU-Tech in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a skilled Fabricator to join our team on a long-term contract. You will fabricate, modify, and assemble automotive components and vehicle systems, with emphasis on MIG and TIG welding and interpreting engineering drawings.

The role requires hands-on shop work and collaboration with engineers and production staff. The ideal candidate has experience in metal fabrication, reads blueprints, and uses calipers/micrometers for precision.