Sheet Metal Model Maker

Nesco Resource, LLC; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking a Sheet Metal Model Maker in Macomb County, MI. You will fabricate and machine tooling and components for automotive prototype stamping environments, reading blueprints and performing setups.

You will qualify stampings, inspect parts, track production, and communicate issues to supervision, while using calipers, micrometers and height gauges in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training in machining or metal fabrication preferred.
• Experience in industrial fabrication and prototype/tool & die settings.
• Ability to read and interpret industrial blueprints and drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and process tooling and parts to customer requirements and specs.
• Qualify stampings, check fixtures and ensure tolerances.
• Demonstrate understanding of metal forming processes.
• Set up machines independently for various operations.
• Read material data tags to identify material types and gauges.
• Inspect finished parts per drawings and specs.
• Track daily production activity and material usage.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and tape measures for measurements.
• Communicate maintenance or quality issues to management.
• Follow supervisor reports and prioritize tasks by urgency.
• Maintain professional standards: communicative, motivated, responsible.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Detail Oriented

Equipment Operation

Print Reading

Soft Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational Training in Machining or Metal Fabrication

Experience in industrial fabrication and prototype/tool & die settings

Job description

Sheet Metal Model Maker

Direct Hire
Macomb County, MI

Basic Function

To fabricate and machine specialized tooling and components within an automotive prototype stamping environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Tooling & Processing: Responsible for operating and processing tooling and parts according to customer requirements and technical specifications.

• Quality Control: Qualify detail stampings to check fixtures and ensure dimensional accuracy.

• Metal Forming: Demonstrate a solid understanding of various metal forming processes and techniques.

• Machine Setup: Perform various types of industrial machine setups independently.

• Material Literacy: Read material technical data tags to accurately determine material types, grades, and gauges.

• Inspection: Understand check concepts and inspect finished parts according to customer specs and tolerances.

• Production Tracking: Accurately count and record daily production activity and material usage.

• Precision Measurement: Utilize calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and tape measures to perform accurate measurements per specific print and drawing tolerances.

• Communication: Identify and communicate machine maintenance or quality issues to management as they arise.

• Workflow Management: Interpret and follow supervisor reports, prioritizing tasks based on established start dates and project urgency.

• Professional Standards: Demonstrate core behavioral expectations including being communicative, motivated, responsible, dependable, and inquisitive.

Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of metal fabrication concepts, workflows, and industrial processes.

• Detail Oriented: Keen sense of attention to detail and high stress tolerance in a fast-paced environment.

• Equipment Operation: Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, torches, hand tools, and precision measurement instruments.

• Print Reading: Must be able to interpret complex industrial blueprints and technical drawings.

• Soft Skills: Must be honest, respectful, and possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Training

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Training: Completion of Vocational Training in Machining or Metal Fabrication preferred.

• Experience: Prior experience in industrial fabrication and machining, specifically within a prototype or tool & die setting.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. CTD113