Performance and Specialty Vehicle Fabrication/Build Technician

General Motors of Canada; Milford (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Performance and Specialty Vehicle Fabrication/Build Technician, where your expertise in automotive fabrication and mechanical skills will help create exceptional specialty vehicles. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, utilizing your extensive experience in welding, machining, and problem-solving. Collaborate with a diverse team in a supportive environment that values creativity and initiative. If you're passionate about automotive engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge builds, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Plans

401K Matching

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts on Vehicles

Qualifications

• 10+ years of automotive technician and fabrication experience.
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to read complex engineering drawings.
• Experience with machine shop fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and build specialty vehicles using mechanical and electrical skills.
• Make independent job-related decisions and provide guidance to others.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues during vehicle builds.

Skills

Automotive Fabrication

Mechanical Skills

Machining

Instrumentation

Electronics Skills

Welding (MIG and TIG)

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Manual Machining

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

Band Saw

Lathes

Mills

Press Brakes

Job description

Job Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are seeking a Performance and Specialty Vehicle Fabrication/Build Technician responsible for the fabrication, integration and mechanical/electrical support of best-in-class Specialty Show Vehicle, Pace Car and Performance Engineering builds.

What You'll Do

• Use your expert automotive fabrication, mechanical, machining, instrumentation and electronics skills to create and build specialty vehicles

• Make independent job-related decisions

• Stay informed with product developments and trends

• Provide suggestions and guidance to others

• Communicate effectively with all management levels

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Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10+ years automotive technician and fabrication experience.

• 5+ years of experience with machine shop fabrication equipment, welding, one-off/prototype vehicle build, and vehicle mechanical/electrical.

• Technical course work, training, professional certifications, Journeyman status or relevant experience required for candidates without a degree beyond high school.

• Strong mechanical and automotive skills.

• Welding including MIG and TIG with both aluminum and steel.

• Sheet metal fabrication.

• Proficient with manual machining.

• Skilled in the operation of shop fabrication equipment (band saw, lathes, mills, press brakes).

• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues during vehicle builds.

• Ability to read complex engineering drawings.

• Creative in solving project issues.

• Demonstrated capability in leading projects, utilizing other technicians in support of achieving deliverables.

• Ability to address multiple projects and achieve results with little or no supervision.

• Problem solving and ability to perform root cause analysis.

• Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with engineers, managers, and peers.

• Ability to work in teams and independently.

• Exhibit a desire to learn new skills.

• This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Associate or Bachelors degree in a related field.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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