Prototype Technician - Fabricator

AM Default Brand; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a skilled fabrication technician to join our production team. You will read blueprints, set up and operate equipment, perform layout and assembly of parts, and rework items per engineering changes to meet strict specifications.

The role requires 1–3 years of technical experience, ability to read blueprints, and welding skills (spot, TIG, MIG). A high school diploma or GED is required; ASE certification is preferred. CDL is a plus, or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience required.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Welding skills (spot, TIG, MIG).
• CDL desired or willingness to obtain.
• Basic PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Determine dimensioning procedures and equipment from blueprints and instructions.
• Rework parts per changes in engineering or customer requests.
• Perform layout, fabrication, and installation for various parts and assemblies.
• Set up and operate equipment to complete fabrication tasks.
• Operate tools such as drills, shears, brake press, lathes, and Bridgeport.
• Verify final part against specifications before delivery to Quality.
• May perform spot, TIG or MIG welding on parts and assemblies.
• Develop tooling for initial and continued production support as required.

Skills

Read blueprints

Welding: spot, TIG, MIG

Technical experience 1-3 years

Basic PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification (preferred)

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) desired

Job description

Tech and Engineer Ctr
1399 Pacific Dr.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA

Tech and Engineer Ctr
1399 Pacific Dr.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA

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.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using blueprints, sketches and/or verbal instructions, determine dimensioning procedures and equipment needed to fabricate parts
• Rework parts as necessitated by changes in engineering requests, customer requests or revision to specifications
• Perform layout, fabrication, and installation for a variety of parts and assemblies
• Set up and operate equipment as necessary to carry through fabrication
• Equipment required for operation include, but is not limited to, drills, shears, brake press, lathes, bridgeport, and other metal forming tools equipment
• Make final check of fabricated part against given specifications prior to component delivery to Quality Department for inspection
• May be required to perform spot, tig or MIG welding operations on parts, assemblies, and vehicles
• Perform tasks necessary to assemble fabricated parts and assemblies to vehicle and/or equipment
• Rework parts as necessitated by changes in engineering requests, customer requests or revision to specifications
• Determine most accurate, efficient procedure and tooling for experimental or prototype part fabrication and/or component rework
• As required, develop tooling necessary for initial and continued production component support

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• 1-3 years of related technical experience is required
• ASE Certification preferred
• Ability to read blueprints
• Fabrication capabilities including spot, tig or MIG 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 10% travel may be required

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