Fabricator

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

Fabricator – MIG and TIG

Auburn Hills, MI

Long-term contract

Pay: $30-35/hr based on experience and certifications

Experience in automotive fabrication, metal fabrication, welding, or vehicle assembly. Proficiency with fabrication tools and shop equipment. Experience with MIG and TIG welding

Description

We are seeking a skilled Fabricator to build, modify, assemble, and repair metal components and structures used in automotive, vehicle, and prototype applications. The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting engineering drawings, welding, machining, and fabricating vehicle/engine dyno components to support product development, testing, manufacturing, or custom vehicle programs.

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 required dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials. Strong emphasis on TIG.
• 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 vehicle and engine dyno development activities.
• Maintain quality standards and perform inspections on completed work.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and recommend design improvements.
• Operate fabrication equipment safely, including saws, brakes, shears, presses, mills, and welding tools.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures and shop standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, technical certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in automotive fabrication, metal fabrication, welding, or vehicle assembly.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and fabrication blueprints.
• Proficiency with fabrication tools and shop equipment.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates to bring their own tools precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, and measuring tools and perform using these tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive, motorsports, prototype, or specialty vehicle fabrication experience.
• Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, and chromoly materials.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems and automotive assembly.
• Welding certifications
• Experience supporting R&D, vehicle prototype, or custom fabrication programs.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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