Metal Model Maker

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn Hills is seeking an experienced Engineering Metal Model Maker to support prototype development. The role involves running stamping presses, designing simple kirksite dies for prototype parts, welding, cutting, and grinding sheet metal to create or modify prototype bodies and sub-assemblies.

You will fabricate fixtures, tooling, and layouts for PLP locations to enable efficient prototype builds and drive quality in early-stage programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Run stamping press and perform die design for prototype parts.
• Weld, cut, and grind sheet metal to modify prototype bodies and sub-assemblies.
• Fabricate fixtures and tooling to aid sheet metal prototyping.

Skills

Die design basics

Hand tools operation

CAD print reading

Machining basics

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Weld controller setup

Sheet metal layout

Prototype fabrication

Build/fixture planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Mills and Lathes

Medar weld controllers

Job description

Engineering Metal Model Maker – Experienced in running a stamping press, die design (for prototype, low number parts) Weld, cut, and grind sheet metal to create or modify prototypesheet metal vehicles bodies and sub-assemblies. Fabricate fixtures and tooling to aid in the prototype sheet metal process.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of simple kirksite die design and use for making prototype sheet metal parts
• Use of hand tools: (e.g., drills, die grinders, plasma cutters, protractors)
• CAD print reading and data interpretation
• Basic Understanding in Machining:
  • Mills and Lathes
• Welding:
  • MIG, TIG, spot welding, nut projection, and weld stud projection
  • Program Medar controllers for spot welders a plus
• Build Plates:
  • Fabricate, assemble, and layout locations for PLP’s

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vehicle Carts:
  • Fabricate, assemble, repair, and modify
• Templates and Masks:
  • Fabricate spot welding masks in conjunction with the Plastic Shop
  • Fabricate templates (e.g., parts locating, weld locations, reworks, modifications, repairs).
• Builds - (e.g., Mules, VIP, Program):
  • Assembly, modifications, repairs, and reworks
• Fixtures:
  • Fabricate and assemble weld fixtures
  • Weld BIW fixture assemblies and parts
• Build Issue Sheets:
  • Highlight, diagnose, and report on build issues
• Garage and Pilot Support:
  • Vehicle build support (e.g., modifications, repairs, and reworks)