Metal Fabrication and Welding Technician

About Your Role

• General automotive knowledge
• General knowledge of fabrication, machining/ welding equipment setup, process, and maintenance.
• Ability to consistently and precisely TIG weld Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Mild Steel
• Ability to MIG weld
• Ability to form and weld sheet metal of various gauges and materials
• Perform standard shop math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Familiarity of conventional and precision measuring instruments
• Use and knowledge of all core welding/ fabrication tools to weld, cut, trim, or scarf metal objects to dimensions, as required by work orders 
• Inspection of both raw material and finished product for conformance to specifications.
• Knowledge and ability to work with various gauges of sheet metal and materials
• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Accurately cut and bend material to required specs 
• Position, clamp, and jig of components preparatory to welding
• Identify and repair cracks/ fill holes in material using inspection equipment and processes
• Familiarity with rust repair and panel replacement
• Make recommendations for upgrades to set the Velocity standard to the shop manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficiently organized workstation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ or previous experience in automotive industry environment or other related fields (prior automotive restoration preferred).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working independently.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from work daily.
• Adhere to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment. 
• Ability to work 7am-6pm Monday-Thursday.
• Ability to work possible Fridays with depending on company workload.
• Mandatory drug screening is required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting.
• Returns any unused inventory to storage and enters and keeps track of allotted vehicles to stay on schedule to meet deadlines.
• Safely operates a motor vehicle.

Benefits Include

• Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Fast Paced Friendly Team Environment
• Health/Dental/Vision after 90 days
• 401k plan after 1 year
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay

Optional Benefits

• Up to $5,000 relocation package assistance
• Up to $2,500 Sign on Bonus