Automotive Fabricator for Restoration

About Us: 

At Red Barn Roadster Shop, we build for clients who expect perfection. Our vehicles are crafted for collectors and enthusiasts who can quickly spot the difference between good, great and truly exceptional. Our process delivers high performance, modernized, configurable, reliable restored classics with the highest levels of fit, finish and materials. We earn our reputation through uncompromising standards at every step of the RBRS ownership experience. We seek individuals who demonstrate this in their daily execution of world class car building. 

Our team members strive for perfection, carry a sense of urgency, exemplify professionalism, maintain accountability and represent the core values of Red Barn Roadster Shop. 

Job description: 

We are seeking a Fabricator specializing in the full, long-term restoration of modified classic cars and trucks. This role demands a skilled craftsman with a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality workmanship, focusing on precise metal shaping, welding, detailed mock-up, metal finishing and final assembly. This is achieved in a time-sensitive, transparent and collaborative environment. Our recently renovated facility is clean, modern, safe, and air-conditioned, featuring many new pieces of equipment suitable for high-end work.  

Responsibilities:

• Performs metal fabrication work on high-value restoration projects including body panel modification, structural members, exhaust systems, drivetrain components and other fabricated and welded assemblies.
• Proficient and accustomed to fitment and modification of OE and Reproduction body panels to high standards.
• Proficient in MIG and TIG welding processes in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
• Able to design and fabricate componentry from raw materials
• Strong understanding of safety standards and environmental regulations related to refinishing operations
• Consistently utilizes appropriate PPE
• Shapes metal components accurately modify and restore original vehicle form
• Establish excellent fit and finish to best-in-show levels
• Laser welding experience is desirable
• Mechanical ability to mock up vehicles before final finishing and perform final assembly
• Able to accurately measure and correct dimensional nonconformances
• Proficient with metalworking equipment like planishing hammers, English wheels, and hand-forming tools
• Skilled in post-processing high-value paint work, e.g. wet sanding and polishing 
• Collaborate effectively within a small, focused restoration team
• Maintain high standards of quality workmanship and communicate clearly throughout projects
• Comfortable with clients viewing in-process work in person or digitally
• Comfortable with visible accountability for labor time reporting and billable time ratios 
• Carries a "best-in-show" mentality 
• Maintains a meticulously organized and clean work environment suitable to be shown on regular facility tours 

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in metal fabrication
• Demonstrated history in high-end premium-grade restoration projects
• Able to share work examples and projects completed 
• Team player willing to perform other duties as needed
• Strong character, ability to take ownership and be accountable 
• Able to hear feedback and be coachable 
• Provides professional feedback to the business and others 
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset 
• Willing to perform a 20 minute weld-test during interview with provided equipment and material 
• Able to support a Tuesday - Friday 4-10s work schedule with flexibility for overtime, provided adequate notice is given.