Engine Test Cell Fabricator Advance, NC 27006 Full-time Apply with Indeed Engine Test Cell Fabricator BlueSky Mobile Power | Advance, NC | Full-time, on-site About the role Most of what we test has never been built before. Our engines, rigs, and prototypes are custom, one-off projects, so there are no drawings for half of what we need and no one who has done this exact job before. We need a skilled fabricator who takes pride in precise, careful work and gets energized by figuring out how to build something that has no instructions. You'll build the brackets, mounts, and hardware that get each prototype engine into our dyno cell, and keep the cell and shop running. What you'll do Fabricate and install mounts, brackets, panels, and enclosures to fit prototype engines into the dyno cell Build from sketches, drawings, and conversations with engineers, often filling in the gaps yourself TIG weld aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel Form and cut sheet metal on the brake, and install rivets, riv-nuts, and PEM nuts and studs Install prototype engines into the dyno cell and work with the test technician to get each setup ready Source and order your own parts and hardware (McMaster-Carr, for example) to complete assigned tasks Maintain the test cell and shop, including basic electrical and plumbing work Keep tools, materials, and the work area organized and safe Troubleshoot problems with no known answer, and tell us what you tried and why Who thrives here You hold yourself to a high standard. You double-check your work, label what you build, and note what you changed, even when no one is watching. You're comfortable when the instructions run out. You'd rather work out a sensible approach than wait to be told what to do. You're dependable. You show up on time, ready to work, every shift. You ask good questions early, speak up when something looks off, and don't hide mistakes. You own them and fix them. You take pride in clean welds, square cuts, and parts that fit the first time. Requirements Several years of hands-on metal fabrication experience, ideally in prototype or one-off work TIG welding skills in aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel Experience with a sheet metal brake, rivets, riv-nuts, and PEM nuts and studs Ability to build from a sketch or drawing and make sound decisions where details are missing Precise measurement habits and careful documentation Ability to identify, specify, and order the correct fasteners, hardware, and materials for a job without hand-holding Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) Reliable attendance and punctuality Nice to have Experience with household electrical and plumbing systems (a real asset for keeping the test cell and shop running) Machining skills CAD experience Basic engine or mechanical knowledge, including diesel engines Generator, APU, or hybrid power system background Physical requirements Ability to lift 50 lbs, work around engines in hearing-protection environments, and stand for long periods. What we offer 401K with match, medical, dental, PTO Real ownership of the fabrication work on development engines, and direct access to the engineers you work with To apply Email your resume to nframe@blueskyinnovations.blue, and please include pictures of your work. Fabrication, welding, and build photos are especially welcome. In your email, tell us about a project where you had to figure out the approach yourself: what it was, what you did, and how it turned out. Finalists should be prepared to complete a hands-on welding test (TIG on aluminum, steel, and stainless steel) and a mechanical aptitude test as part of the interview process.

Expected hours:

40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person