Metal Model Maker

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

10d

About The Position

The Metal Model Maker fabricates and modifies prototype sheet-metal vehicle bodies and subassemblies. The role uses stamping presses and simple kirksite dies for prototype and low-volume parts, and involves welding, cutting, and grinding sheet metal. The position also fabricates fixtures and tooling to support prototype sheet-metal processes. The role may include building and repairing vehicle carts, templates, masks, weld fixtures, and fixture assemblies; supporting vehicle builds; and identifying and reporting build issues. The job description lists a high school diploma or GED as a basic qualification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of simple kirksite die design and use for making prototype sheet-metal parts.
Ability to use hand tools such as drills, die grinders, plasma cutters, and protractors.
Ability to read CAD prints and interpret data.
Basic understanding of machining, including mills and lathes.
Welding capability using MIG, TIG, spot welding, nut projection, and weld stud projection.
Ability to fabricate, assemble, and lay out locations for PLPs on build plates.

Nice To Haves

Experience programming Medar controllers for spot welders.
Experience fabricating, assembling, repairing, and modifying vehicle carts.
Experience fabricating spot-welding masks in conjunction with the Plastic Shop.
Experience fabricating templates for part locating, weld locations, reworks, modifications, and repairs.
Experience with assembly, modifications, repairs, and reworks for Mules, VIP, and Program builds.
Experience fabricating and assembling weld fixtures and welding BIW fixture assemblies and parts.
Experience highlighting, diagnosing, and reporting build issues.
Experience providing garage and pilot vehicle-build support, including modifications, repairs, and reworks.

Responsibilities

Run a stamping press and use simple kirksite dies to make prototype sheet-metal parts.
Weld, cut, and grind sheet metal to create or modify prototype vehicle bodies and subassemblies.
Fabricate fixtures and tooling to support prototype sheet-metal processes.
Fabricate, assemble, repair, and modify vehicle carts.
Fabricate spot-welding masks in conjunction with the Plastic Shop.
Fabricate templates for part locating, weld locations, reworks, modifications, and repairs.
Perform assembly, modifications, repairs, and reworks for vehicle builds, including Mules, VIP, and Program builds.
Fabricate and assemble weld fixtures, and weld BIW fixture assemblies and parts.
Highlight, diagnose, and report build issues on build issue sheets.
Provide vehicle build support, including modifications, repairs, and reworks for garage and pilot activities.
Fabricate, assemble, and lay out locations for PLPs on build plates.