Senior Fabricator
About The Position
As a Senior Fabricator at Ford, you will fabricate, assemble, and weld metal and mixed-material components and vehicle structures. You will interpret engineering designs, operate manual and CNC shop equipment, and perform precision MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. You will also mentor junior fabricators and contribute to improvements in fabrication processes. The work involves building prototype components ranging from simple to complex for future vehicles, with craftsmanship and attention to detail essential to success. The role is part of Product Creation and Industrialization (PC&I), which brings together Ford’s vehicle, electric, digital, and design teams with its global manufacturing system to develop vehicles, software, and customer experiences across gas, hybrid, and electric platforms. The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of MIG welding experience on steel.
- 5–7+ years of TIG welding experience on aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
- Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.
- Experience operating fabrication-related CNC equipment, such as waterjet, laser cutter, or press brake.
- Proficient layout and measurement skills using calipers, tape measures, protractors, and fixturing tools.
- Comfort handling and working with steel, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon fiber, fiberglass, foams, and plastics.
- High attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to lift 50–70+ pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods and bend or twist, kneel, stoop, or crouch.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Composite layup experience.
- Experience building prototype vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Read, interpret, and build to blueprints, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings.
- Perform MIG welding on steel and TIG welding on aluminum, steel, and stainless steel to fabricate structural and cosmetic components.
- Use handheld power and pneumatic tools for material preparation, trimming, and finishing.
- Operate shop equipment including waterjet, CNC press brake, manual mill, lathe, bandsaw, belt and disc grinders, hydraulic shear, hydraulic press, table saw, and miter saw.
- Prepare materials and fabricate simple to complex components and assemblies from steel, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon fiber, fiberglass, foams, and plastics.
- Execute fabrication tasks independently while meeting quality standards and deadlines; track, document, and communicate project status to management and engineers.
- Maintain a clean, productive workplace and follow established safety processes.
- Mentor junior fabricators and contribute to developing improved fabrication processes.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs.
- Subsidized backup child care.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
