Fabrication Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Fabricate vehicle components, structural assemblies, and custom test fixtures using TIG welding, sheet metal techniques, and general metalworking.
• Perform high-quality welds (horizontal, vertical, and overhead) on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel for both prototype and production applications.
• Operate Flow Waterjet.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documents to execute builds with minimal supervision and high accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to execute prototype builds and provide actionable Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) feedback.
• Conduct structural and fluid system assembly, including routing and integration of tubes, brackets, and hardware.
• Support dimensional checks, visual weld inspections, and preparation for NDT methods such as X-ray and dye penetrant when required.
• Apply lean manufacturing practices and contribute to continuous improvement of fabrication processes and workflows.

Job requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on fabrication experience in a fast-paced prototyping or production environment.
• Proficiency in TIG welding, including work with aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, structural assembly, and mechanical integration.
• Working knowledge of Flow Waterjet operation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and follow precise fabrication instructions.
• Familiarity with manual machining (mill, lathe, grinder) and general metalworking tools.
• Strong attention to detail, safety-minded, and capable of working independently or in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS) for reviewing and interpreting part models and technical drawings.