Custom Metals Prototyping Fabricator — TIG/MIG Artisan

Motor City Metal Fab; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor City Metal Fab in Southeast Michigan seeks a skilled welder to prototype and fabricate low-volume parts from sketches, CAD models, and drawings.

You will apply TIG and MIG welding to steel, stainless, and aluminum, read weld symbols, and ensure tight tolerances. Collaborate with engineering and machining to optimize manufacturability in a fast, hands-on shop.

Enjoy a family-owned environment with modern equipment and steady opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years MIG/TIG welding experience.
• Prototyping/custom fabrication background; job shop rhythm is a plus.
• Confident reading blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Independent problem-solver who works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own the build of prototypes and low-volume parts from drawings and CAD.
• Apply TIG and MIG techniques across steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Cut, fit, tack, weld, and finish to tight tolerances with self-checks.
• Collaborate with machining and engineering to improve manufacturability.
• Read blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T requirements.
• Contribute to fixture setup and early prototype development.
• Maintain a tidy, safe work cell.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading blueprints

GD&T

Aluminum welding

Stainless steel welding

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Independent worker

CNC collaboration

Job description

Ready to turn ideas into metal?At Motor City Metal Fab in Southeast Michigan, we bring concept to completion under one roof—CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting, welding, and powder coating—so prototypes move fast and come out right.Imagine thisYou receive a napkin sketch evolved into a CAD model. You study the blueprint, note the GD&T, and plan fixture points. By mid-morning, the parts are cut and fitted. After lunch, your TIG pass lays down a clean bead on aluminum; a MIG sequence ties in a steel bracket. You collaborate with engineering to tweak a detail, self-inspect, finish the assembly, and hand off a tight-tolerance prototype that’s ready for iteration.Your impactOwn the build of prototypes and low-volume parts from drawings, sketches, and CADApply expert TIG and MIG techniques across steel, stainless, and aluminumCut, fit, tack, weld, and finish to exacting tolerances with self-checksPartner with machining and engineering to enhance manufacturabilityRead and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T requirementsContribute to fixture setup and early prototype developmentKeep a tidy, organized, and safe work cellWhat sets you up for successMinimum 3 years of strong MIG and TIG welding experiencePrototyping/custom fabrication background; job shop rhythm is a plusConfident reading blueprints and weld symbolsExperience working with steel, stainless steel, and aluminumExceptional attention to detail and craftsmanshipIndependent problem-solver who thrives on tricky buildsReliable, punctual, and professional presenceNice-to-have extrasFixture building or prototype toolingRace car fabrication experienceComfort collaborating alongside CNC machiningBackground in automotive, motorsports, or industrial fabricationWillingness to suggest design or process improvementsWhat you’ll appreciateWork that’s challenging, interesting, and variedModern equipment and a clean, organized shopDirect influence on design and build decisionsSteady workload with growth opportunitiesCompetitive pay aligned with experienceFamily-owned values: skill, accountability, and craftsmanshipStrengths and toolsProficienciesWelding setups for productionBlueprint readingCustom fabricationMIG weldingTIG weldingAluminum weldingMachines & technologies you’ll useMIG WelderTIG WelderManual GrinderTube / Pipe BenderTube Notcher