Prototype Fabricator - Plymouth, MI

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of fabrication experience in the automotive industry., Strong welding and metal fabrication skills, including tube and chassis fabrication., Proficiency with manual mill, lathe, and shop tools, with knowledge of CAD software like CATIA V6., Excellent mechanical understanding, problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities..

Key responsibilities:

  • Build and assemble prototype automotive components and systems according to engineer drawings.
  • Collaborate with engineers to improve designs and prototype techniques.
  • Fabricate complex parts using various materials and processes, including metals and composites.
  • Work independently to solve problems quickly and contribute to the development of prototype vehicles.

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Kett Engineering Corporation SME https://www.ketteng.com/
501 - 1000 Employees
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Job description

Job Details
Job Location:    Plymouth, MI - Plymouth, MI
Salary Range:    $26.00 - $28.00
Description

We are seeking a skilled Fabricator to join our dynamic team at KETT Engineering. In this role, you will be instrumental in the construction and assembly of automotive components, ensuring high standards or quality and precision. You contributions will directly impact our commitment to excellence in the automotive testing sector.

 

This is what you'll do:

Our team is responsible for building prototypes, advanced concept models and physical models the drive program decision making. We are a passionate group of engineers, fabricators, technicians, and machinists who collaborate  to make cool things come to life. As a a part of this team you'll work closely with the fabrication team and alongside engineers to build prototype components, systems, and fully custom vehicles.

 

  • Fabricate complex parts with a variety of different materials and processes (metals, composites, wood)
  • Build parts and assemblies according to engineer drawings
  • Integrate with design engineers to create better parts and improve designs for prototype techniques.
  • Work independently with the initiative to solve problems quickly.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to devise solutions to new problems
  • Create physical models with little background with a willingness to fail fast and iterate often
  • Build and assemble Prototype vehicles to meet stated requirements.
Qualifications

  • 5+ years of fabrication work in the automotive industry
  • Valid driver's license with clean record
  • Leadership and first principle problem solving mindset
  • Eagerness to make progress
  • Flexible hours to meet changing project demands
  • Strong welding and metal fabrication skills
  • Tube/chassis fabrication experience
  • Knowledge of shop tools and software
  • Proficiency with manual mill and lathe
  • Knowledge of setting up surface plate with CMM
  • Strong automotive mechanical understanding
  • Strong Technical and mechanical ability
  • Strong communication, multitasking, and inter-personal skills.
  • Computer skills is a plus(MS Office, Outlook, etc.)
  • CAD skills is a plus (CATIA V6 preferred)

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving

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