Metal Model Maker
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Full-time |

Engineering Metal Model Maker – Experienced in running a stamping press, die design (for prototype, low number parts) Weld, cut, and grind sheet metal to create or modify prototype sheet metal vehicles bodies and sub-assemblies.  Fabricate fixtures and tooling to aid in the prototype sheet metal process.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of simple kirksite die design and use for making prototype sheet metal parts
  • Use of hand tools: (e.g., drills, die grinders, plasma cutters, protractors)
  • CAD print reading and data interpretation
  • Basic Understanding in Machining:
    • Mills and Lathes
  • Welding:
    • MIG, TIG, spot welding, nut projection, and weld stud projection
    • Program Medar controllers for spot welders a plus
  • Build Plates:
    • Fabricate, assemble, and layout locations for PLP’s

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Vehicle Carts:
    • Fabricate, assemble, repair, and modify
  • Templates and Masks:
    • Fabricate spot welding masks in conjunction with the Plastic Shop
    • Fabricate templates (e.g., parts locating, weld locations, reworks, modifications, repairs).
  • Builds - (e.g., Mules, VIP, Program):
    • Assembly, modifications, repairs, and reworks
  • Fixtures:
    • Fabricate and assemble weld fixtures
    • Weld BIW fixture assemblies and parts
  • Build Issue Sheets:
    • Highlight, diagnose, and report on build issues
  • Garage and Pilot Support:
    • Vehicle build support (e.g., modifications, repairs, and reworks)