Prototype Technician - Fabrication - Contract C/M

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

Job summary

AM General is seeking a skilled technician to support in-house experimental vehicle builds and prototype components. You will fabricate parts from detailed prints, assemble vehicles, and modify components using shop tools, while assisting with instrumentation and testing.

The role requires welding and light fabrication abilities, blueprint reading, and basic PC skills, with ASE certification preferred and CDL as a plus. Join a team focused on advancing rugged mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of related technical experience required.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Light fabrication capabilities and welding skills.
• CDL desired, or willingness to obtain.
• Basic PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely completion of in-house experimental vehicle builds, rebuild and component modification projects.
• Fabricate parts from detailed prints or layouts using drills, shears, brake press, lathes, water jet, welding and other metal forming tools.
• Assemble prototype vehicles and components using detailed layout drawings/verbal instructions.
• Assemble, build, rebuild and modify experimental and/or prototype vehicles.
• Modify and update components and parts by machine or hand.
• Assist in instrumentation installation and vehicle preparation for component and/or vehicle compliance testing.
• Rivet weld, machine, and assemble or reassemble parts and components; install parts on vehicle.
• Support testing and evaluate various parts or components.
• Assist in training new mechanics.
• Provide diagnostics for various automotive systems (powertrain, cooling, fuel, electrical, HVAC).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Light fabrication

Welding

ASE certification

CDL preferred

Basic PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the timely completion of in-house experimental vehicle builds, rebuild and component modification projects
• May fabricate parts from detailed prints or layouts supplied by Design Engineering. Equipment required for these types of operations may include, but is not limited to, drills, shears, brake press, lathes, Bridgeport, ¾ CNC Mill, water jet, welding and other metal forming tools equipment.
• Assemble prototype vehicles and components using detailed layout drawings/verbal instructions
• Assemble, build, rebuild and modify experimental and/or prototype vehicles
• Modify and update components and parts by machine or hand
• Assist in instrumentation installation and vehicle preparation for component and/or vehicle compliance testing
• Rivet weld, machine, and assemble or reassemble parts and components. Install parts and components on vehicle
• Support testing and evaluate various parts or components
• Assist in training new mechanics
• Provide diagnostics for various automotive systems such as power train, cooling, fuel, electrical and HVAC systems
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• 1-3 year of related technical experience is required
• ASE Certification preferred
• Ability to read blueprints
• Possess light fabrication capabilities and welding skills
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) desired, or willingness to obtain
• Basic PC skills required

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 30% travel may be required - travel to support prototype activities may be needed from time to time