Senior Fabricator

Ford Motor • Long Beach, CA

2d • $95,300 - $159,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company’s Product Creation and Industrialization organization brings together vehicle, electric, digital, design, and manufacturing teams to develop vehicles, software, and customer experiences. The Senior Fabricator fabricates, assembles, and welds metal and mixed-material components and vehicle structures for prototype vehicles. The role interprets engineering designs, operates manual and CNC shop equipment, and performs precision MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. It also includes mentoring junior fabricators and contributing to improved fabrication processes. Work requires craftsmanship and attention to detail to build prototype components ranging from simple to complex.

This position is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. The salary range is $95,300–$159,400; final grade and base salary depend on the candidate’s skills and experience, role scope, responsibility, and competitive market value. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 a waterjet, laser cutter, or press brake.
• Proficient layout and measurement skills using calipers, tape measures, protractors, and fixturing tools.
• Comfort working with steel, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon fiber, fiberglass, foams, and plastics.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 50–70+ pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, twist, kneel, stoop, or crouch.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Composite layup experience.
• Experience building prototype vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings, and build components to their specifications.
• 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, including grinders, sanders, drills, impact tools, and saws, to prepare, trim, and finish materials.
• 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.
• Complete assigned fabrication tasks independently while meeting quality standards and deadlines.
• Track, document, and communicate project status proactively to management and engineers.
• Maintain a clean and productive workplace and follow established safety processes.
• Mentor junior fabricators and contribute to the development of improved fabrication processes.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new-parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• Family-building benefits, including 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 the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed