Welder Fabricator

Classet; Detroit (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering startup in Detroit as a Full-time Welder, where you'll lead the fabrication of innovative electric vehicle components. This role offers the chance to shape the company's direction and culture while working with a highly technical team. You'll be responsible for designing and organizing the shop floor, providing feedback to engineering teams, and implementing new ideas. With a focus on sustainability and creativity, this position is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Overtime Opportunities

Bonus Opportunities

Leadership Growth Potential

Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding experience or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication of new designs and assemblies for electric vehicle portfolio.
• Design and organize the shop floor for fabricating custom cabinetry and modules.
• Provide design feedback and advice to engineering and design teams.

Skills

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join our Team at Grounded as our first Full-time Welder!

As Grounded's first full-time Welder, you will utilize your knowledge, experience, craftsmanship, and creativity to fabricate custom-designed components for our customers, as well as for commercial fleets including mobile medical vehicles, dental vehicles, and more. You will pioneer new designs and manufacturing techniques to push the envelope of RV construction and aesthetics. You will stand up Grounded's weld shop from scratch, including setting safety standards, tooling, and equipment.

Starting Hourly Rate

From $20 to $24 hourly

About Grounded

Grounded is an innovative, Detroit-based startup founded by ex-SpaceX engineers, focusing on the development of smart, modular electric vehicle systems. We're a team made up of engineers, designers, fabricators, ex-founders, and more. We aim to create products that enable people to explore more without harming the planet. We believe in sustainability, self-reliance, and the electric revolution of recreational vehicles, allowing people to connect with nature responsibly.

Working at Grounded

You will have the opportunity to shape the company's direction and culture. Our small, agile, highly technical team offers a chance to see your work evolve from concept to high-value product. The environment is challenging yet rewarding, ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced, innovative settings. We seek exceptional individuals to help build an exceptional culture.

Responsibilities

1. Lead fabrication of new designs and assemblies for Grounded's electric vehicle portfolio.
2. Design and organize the shop floor for fabricating custom cabinetry and modules.
3. Provide design feedback and advice to engineering and design teams. Implement new ideas to improve modular components.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of welding experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with TIG/MIG welding, welding aluminum and steel.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Basic metal fabricating skills.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary, overtime and bonus opportunities, and benefits. It provides visibility and potential for leadership growth.

Additional Notes

This is an in-person role based in Detroit, located in Corktown near the Michigan train station on the Ford-backed Michigan Central campus at 2059 Saint Anne.

Grounded is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.