Prototype Vehicle Fabrication Technician

GM Defense; Milford Charter Township (MI); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GM Defense seeks a skilled Fabrication/Mechanical Technician to support low-volume builds and prototype development at Milford Proving Ground. Projects range from commercial vehicle modifications to ground-up prototype builds.

The role requires significant experience with prototype or one-off vehicle builds, strong mechanical and automotive skills, welding and fabrication proficiency, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience including fabrication and one-off/proto-type builds.
• Familiarity with CAD / Teamcenter / NX preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, but technical course work, training, professional certifications, Journeyman status or relevant experience required for candidates without a degree beyond High School.

Aufgaben

• Execute prototype, one-off, and low-volume vehicle builds.
• Fabricate sheet-metal components, roll cages, fixtures, and vehicle structures on a bed plate.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminum, stainless.
• Operate shop equipment, including band saws, lathes, mills, and press brakes.
• Read complex engineering drawings and perform dimensional builds.
• Diagnose build issues and apply root-cause analysis.
• Support work ticket completion removing and replacing automotive parts.
• Mentor other technicians and support offsite testing.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Possibility of travel up to 5% with the potential for international travel.

Kenntnisse

Prototype builds

Mechanical skills

Welding & fabrication

Shop equipment operation

Drawing interpretation

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Multi-project management

Willingness to learn

Travel up to 25%

Ausbildung

5+ years automotive technician experience (fabrication/proto)

CAD familiarity (Teamcenter / NX)

Associate or Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Tools

CAD / Teamcenter / NX

Jobbeschreibung

GM Defense seeks a skilled Fabrication/Mechanical Technician to support low-volume builds and prototype development at Milford Proving Ground. Projects range from commercial vehicle modifications to ground-up prototype builds.

The role requires significant experience with prototype or one-off vehicle builds, strong mechanical and automotive skills, welding and fabrication proficiency, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Travel up to 25% may be required.