Precision One-Off/Short-Run Welder–Fabricator (MIG/TIG)

Motor City Metal Fab; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor City Metal Fab in Southeast Michigan is seeking an experienced welder to join our family-owned shop. You will translate prints and CAD into fabrication plans, lay out, cut, fit, tack, and weld to tight tolerances using MIG and TIG on steel, stainless, and aluminum.

You'll read blueprints and weld symbols, collaborate with engineering, self-inspect finished parts, and support fixture setups for prototypes and small runs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Prototype/custom fabrication background; job shop pace preferred.
• Blueprint and weld symbol literacy.
• Hands-on with steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Detail-first mindset and pride in workmanship.
• Independent problem-solver who owns outcomes.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Translate prints, sketches, and CAD into fabrication plans.
• Lay out, cut, fit, tack, and weld to tight tolerances.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T.
• Collaborate with engineering and machining to improve manufacturability.
• Self-inspect and finish parts to a high standard.
• Support fixture setup and early-stage prototype development.
• Keep a safe, orderly, and clean workspace.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Detailing

Prototype fabrication

Tools

MIG Welder

TIG Welder

Manual Grinder

Tube Bender

Tube Notcher

Job description

About the shopMotor City Metal Fab, a family-owned operation in Southeast Michigan, unites CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting, welding, and powder coating in a single facility to deliver high-precision results fast.What you’ll buildOne-off parts, short runs, and custom assemblies where accuracy mattersPrototypes that evolve from print or sketch into finished componentsHow you’ll do itTranslate prints, sketches, and CAD into fabrication plansLay out, cut, fit, tack, and weld to tight tolerancesPerform MIG and TIG on steel, stainless, and aluminum with strong techniqueInterpret blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T to ensure fit and functionCollaborate with engineering and machining to improve manufacturabilitySelf-inspect and finish parts to a high standardSupport fixture setup and early-stage prototype developmentKeep a safe, orderly, and clean workspaceWhat you bring3+ years of proven MIG and TIG welding experiencePrototype/custom fabrication background; job shop pace preferredBlueprint and weld symbol literacyHands-on with steel, stainless, and aluminumDetail-first mindset and pride in workmanshipIndependent problem-solver who owns outcomesDependable, punctual, and professionalNice-to-havesFixture building or prototype toolingRace car fabrication exposureComfort working adjacent to CNC machiningAutomotive, motorsports, or industrial fabrication experienceSuggestions that elevate designs or processesWhy join usEngaging, hands-on prototype challengesModern equipment and well-maintained shopReal say in how parts are designed and builtReliable workload with growth potentialCompetitive pay tied to experienceFamily-owned culture that prizes skill, accountability, and craftsmanshipCore competenciesWelding setups for productionBlueprint readingCustom fabricationMIG weldingTIG weldingAluminum weldingTools you’ll runMIG WelderTIG WelderManual GrinderTube / Pipe BenderTube Notcher