Sheet Metal Model Maker

General Summary:

Fabricates, prototypes, and modifies specialized metal components, tools, and fixtures for pre-production vehicles. Interprets, and refines blueprints to craft parts, working with CNC machines, laser cutters, press brakes, and manual tools to ensure precise, high-quality fit and form before manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities:

· Setting up and operating fabricating machines including break press, metal muncher, rollers, etc.

• Layout, trim, saw, sand, shear, punch, brake or otherwise fabricate parts per established procedures and production and quality standards.
• Qualify part details to tooling, fixtures, and models to print specifications.
• Set up and operate CNC-mill machines or laser equipment to fabricate model parts.
• Lay out, measure, and inspect part dimensions to blueprints, internal drawings, or written instructions using height gauges, micrometers, dial instructions, and calipers.
• Process all necessary documentation before moving parts to the next operation.
• Identify process improvements and cost saving initiatives.
• Maintain housekeep in area, and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or when required by customer

Qualifications and Skills:

· Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints, datum’s tolerances, and quality standards

· Qualifying sheet metal parts to fit models, check fixtures and or print specifications

· Experience with CNC machines and conventional metal shop tools

· Ability to utilize high-precision measuring tools

· Familiarity with welding, soldering, and finishing techniques

· Ability to communicate and provide feedback

Preferred Education & Experience:

· High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

· 1-2 years previous in sheet metal or exhibit the aptitude for being trained into the position

• Prior experience in industrial fabrication and machining, specifically within a prototype or tool and die setting

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Union

This is a full-time hourly position ranging between 40 - 56 hours per week based on workload. Regular work week is Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays are scheduled based on workload of the shop.

Work Environment: job operates in a shop floor environment. This role routinely uses large machines and tools throughout the shop floor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $26.00 - $30.69 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $31