R D Prototype Welding and Fabrication Specialist Motor City Metal Fab Taylor, MI Job Details $20 - $29 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Blueprint specification interpretation Mechanical fabrication Aluminum Prototype creation Stainless steel Gas metal arc welding Full Job Description Motor City Metal Fab is a fast-growing, family-owned precision fabrication shop in Southeast Michigan. Under one roof, we handle CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting, welding, and powder coating—bringing complex ideas to life. A day in the life You clock in to a clean, well-equipped bay. An engineer hands you a fresh set of prints for a one-off assembly. You review the CAD, interpret the weld symbols and GD&T callouts, and map out your approach. You cut, fit, and tack components, then move seamlessly between TIG on thin aluminum and MIG on steel subframes. Midday, you collaborate with machining to tweak a feature for better manufacturability. By afternoon, your prototype is welded to tight tolerances, inspected, and finished—ready for feedback and iteration. What you'll do Build one-off and low-volume assemblies from prints, hand sketches, and CAD Execute high-quality MIG and TIG welds on steel, stainless, and aluminum Cut, fit, tack, weld, and finish to precise tolerances with self-inspection Partner with engineering and machining to refine designs and boost manufacturability Read and apply blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T Assist with fixture setup and prototype development when needed Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work area Must-have experience 3+ years of strong MIG and TIG welding experience Background in prototype or custom fabrication (job shop work preferred) Fluency in blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation Hands-on experience with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum Meticulous attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship Ability to work independently and solve fabrication challenges Reliable, punctual, and professional Bonus points Fixture building or prototype tooling experience Race car fabrication background Comfort working alongside CNC machining operations Experience in automotive, motorsports, or industrial fabrication Ideas for improving designs and fabrication processes Why you'll like it here Challenging, interesting prototype work Modern equipment and well-organized shop Direct influence on how parts are designed and built Stable workload with room to grow Competitive pay based on experience Family-owned culture that values skill, accountability, and craftsmanship Your toolkit Proficiencies Welding setups for production Blueprint reading Custom fabrication MIG welding TIG welding Aluminum welding Machines & technologies you'll use MIG Welder TIG Welder Manual Grinder Tube / Pipe Bender Tube Notcher