EV Truck Body Metal Model Maker - Prototype Fabrication

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

JB Poindexter & Co seeks a Metal Model Maker to advance the integration of advanced body technology into electric vehicle chassis. You will collaborate with the mechanical engineering team to design and assemble next‑generation truck bodies for multiple business units.

Essential duties include installing prototype bodies, welding, reading blueprints, setting up machinery, and performing quality checks to ensure safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Automotive trade or technical school preferred.
• Fabrication experience required.
• Welding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Installs prototype truck bodies to chassis.
• Welding MIG or TIG as assigned.
• Assists in identifying and sourcing parts as necessary.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to design and construct base templates.
• Sets up, uses, and maintains work machinery.
• Double-checks design specs before cuts, bends, and holes.
• Assists in fabricating and constructing metal components.
• Wires beds, vehicles, trailers.
• Grinds, smooths, and inspects finished products.
• Participates in ongoing technical education.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Fabrication

Automotive knowledge

Teamwork

Mathematical/engineering skills

Education

High school diploma

Automotive trade/tech school

Tools

Metal fabrication tools

Job description

JB Poindexter & Co seeks a Metal Model Maker to advance the integration of advanced body technology into electric vehicle chassis. You will collaborate with the mechanical engineering team to design and assemble next‑generation truck bodies for multiple business units.

Essential duties include installing prototype bodies, welding, reading blueprints, setting up machinery, and performing quality checks to ensure safety and accuracy.