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Precision One-Off/Short-Run Welder-Fabricator (MIG/TIG)

Motor City Metal Fab
Taylor, MI Other
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
About the shop

Motor City Metal Fab, a family-owned operation in Southeast Michigan, unites CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting, welding, and powder coating in a single facility to deliver high-precision results fast.

What you’ll build
  • One-off parts, short runs, and custom assemblies where accuracy matters
  • Prototypes that evolve from print or sketch into finished components
How you’ll do it
  • Translate prints, sketches, and CAD into fabrication plans
  • Lay out, cut, fit, tack, and weld to tight tolerances
  • Perform MIG and TIG on steel, stainless, and aluminum with strong technique
  • Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T to ensure fit and function
  • Collaborate with engineering and machining to improve manufacturability
  • Self-inspect and finish parts to a high standard
  • Support fixture setup and early-stage prototype development
  • Keep a safe, orderly, and clean workspace
What you bring
  • 3 years of proven MIG and TIG welding experience
  • Prototype/custom fabrication background; job shop pace preferred
  • Blueprint and weld symbol literacy
  • Hands-on with steel, stainless, and aluminum
  • Detail-first mindset and pride in workmanship
  • Independent problem-solver who owns outcomes
  • Dependable, punctual, and professional
Nice-to-haves
  • Fixture building or prototype tooling
  • Race car fabrication exposure
  • Comfort working adjacent to CNC machining
  • Automotive, motorsports, or industrial fabrication experience
  • Suggestions that elevate designs or processes
Why join us
  • Engaging, hands-on prototype challenges
  • Modern equipment and well-maintained shop
  • Real say in how parts are designed and built
  • Reliable workload with growth potential
  • Competitive pay tied to experience
  • Family-owned culture that prizes skill, accountability, and craftsmanship
Core competencies
  • Welding setups for production
  • Blueprint reading
  • Custom fabrication
  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Aluminum welding
Tools you’ll run
  • MIG Welder
  • TIG Welder
  • Manual Grinder
  • Tube / Pipe Bender
  • Tube Notcher

Salary : $20 - $29

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