Prototype Fabrication Lead — Vehicle Builds & Mentoring

General Motors (GM); Milford Charter Township (MI); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

General Motors Defense is seeking a skilled Fabrication/Mechanical Technician to support low-volume builds and prototype development at Milford Proving Ground. You will lead prototype vehicle builds, fabricate roll cages and structures, and perform MIG/TIG welding on multiple materials while reading engineering drawings for dimensional accuracy.

Ideal candidates have strong welding, machining, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to mentor teammates and collaborate with engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience including fabrication and prototype builds.
• CAD / Teamcenter / NX familiarity preferred; formal degree not required if hands-on experience is strong.

Responsabilités

• Execute prototype, one-off, and low-volume vehicle builds.
• Fabricate sheet-metal components, roll cages, fixtures, and vehicle structures.
• MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminum, stainless.
• Read complex engineering drawings and perform dimensional builds.
• Diagnose build issues and apply root-cause analysis.
• Mentor other technicians and support offsite testing.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.

Connaissances

Prototype builds

Mechanical/automotive skills

Welding / fabrication

Machining / shop equipment

Troubleshooting / problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Formation

5+ years automotive tech experience (fabrication & prototype builds)

CAD / Teamcenter / NX preferred

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

CAD/Teamcenter/NX

Description du poste

General Motors Defense is seeking a skilled Fabrication/Mechanical Technician to support low-volume builds and prototype development at Milford Proving Ground. You will lead prototype vehicle builds, fabricate roll cages and structures, and perform MIG/TIG welding on multiple materials while reading engineering drawings for dimensional accuracy.

Ideal candidates have strong welding, machining, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to mentor teammates and collaborate with engineers.