Fabricator

Motivo; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality insurance

401(k) match

Generous vacation time

4/10 work week (Mon-Thu)

Profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

Motivo is seeking a hands-on Fabricator to join a dynamic team on a variety of mechanical and electrical system design projects in Compton, CA. The role focuses on interpreting drawings, fabricating parts, and assembling assemblies with MIG/TIG processes, machinist tools, and composites experience.

Strong communication and self-motivation are essential. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years shop experience, automotive trade training, and the ability to work under budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands on shop experience.
• Automotive technical or trade school degree.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrated attention to quality, timing, awareness of budget constraints
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Driven and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work with little to no supervision
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident

Skills

Hands-on shop experience

Read and interpret engineering drawing

MIG welding

TIG welding

Vertical Mill

Lathe experience

Composites experience

Mechanical assemblies knowledge

Automotive assembly/disassembly

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated, work with little Super

US Citizenship or PR

Education

Automotive technical or trade school degree

Tools

Drill press

Shear

Press brake

Box/pan brake

Pattern generation

Sheet metal layout

Solidworks CAD

Job description

About Motivo

Motivo is a project-based company delivering excellence in mechanical and electrical system design and prototype builds. We have a history in successfully taking concepts through to actual finished solutions. Our work spans a wide range of market segments including mobility/automotive, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy, to name a few. Every team member will experience a wide variety of challenging projects, offering rich opportunities for professional growth. We are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, striving for excellence within every unique project constraint, and believe in having fun while we do it!

Motivo is a project-based company delivering excellence in mechanical and electrical system design and prototype builds. We have a history in successfully taking concepts through to actual finished solutions. Our work spans a wide range of market segments including mobility/automotive, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy, to name a few. Every team member will experience a wide variety of challenging projects, offering rich opportunities for professional growth. We are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, striving for excellence within every unique project constraint, and believe in having fun while we do it!

About The Role

We are looking for a hands on Fabricator who enjoys working on a variety of projects in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands on shop experience
• Automotive technical or trade school degree
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrated attention to quality, timing, awareness of budget constraints
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Driven and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work with little to no supervision
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident

Ideal Candidate Capabilities And Skills

• Must be able to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, sketches, or verbal instructions and determine the most efficient ways to produce parts to specified tolerances
• Experience working with drill press, sheer, press brake, box/pan brake, pattern generation, sheet metal layout, etc
• Has experience with MIG and TIG welding processes: steel aluminum and stainless steels
• Has solid understanding of mechanical assemblies and experience with automotive assembly and disassembly
• Has Vertical Mill and Lathe experience
• Has experience with composites and exposure to non-traditional types of manufacturing
• Is expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures
• Has ability to recognize areas for process improvement and increase safety awareness
• Has exposure to Solidworks CAD program fundamentals

Benefits

We’re convinced that the team and the projects are hands-down the best part of working at Motivo. To support that, we offer a solid benefits package including high-quality insurance, a 401(k) match, generous vacation time, and our Monday–Thursday 4/10 work week. We offer profit-sharing bonuses, which are tied to overall company performance, because we believe in winning together; we’re transparent about the company’s numbers, and when our hard work drives financial success, employees may share in the upside.

• Base Rate Range: $18/hr - $30/hr
• Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.