Fabricator

Ford Ford · Auto · Long Beach, CA +1 · PD Operations and Quality

The role involves fabricating, assembling, and installing components for prototype vehicles, interpreting engineering designs, and utilizing welding and metal forming skills. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using shop equipment and tools, and maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

What you'd actually do

  1. Read, interpret, and build to blueprints, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings.
  2. Utilize handheld power and pneumatic tools such as grinders, sanders, drills, impacts, saws.
  3. Utilize shop equipment such as waterjet, CNC press brake, manual mill, lathe, bandsaw, belt and disc grinders, hydraulic shear, hydraulic press, table saw, miter saw, etc...
  4. Prep materials and fabricate simple to complex components and assemblies.
  5. Maintain a clean and productive workplace.
  6. Execute assigned fabrication tasks independently, meeting quality standards and deadlines, while adhering to established processes and seeking guidance from senior fabricators as needed.

Skills

Required

  • MIG welding steel
  • TIG welding aluminum and steel
  • layout and measurement skills utilizing calipers, tape measures, protractors, and fixturing tools
  • handling and working with materials such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon fiber, fiberglass, foams, plastics
  • High attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to work well in a team environment as well as individually
  • Ability to lift 50-70lbs
  • Stand for long periods of time, bend or twist body, kneel, stoop, or crouch

Nice to have

  • General knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software
  • Experience operating CNC equipment (e.g. waterjet, laser cutter, plasma table)
  • Composite layup experience