Senior Fabricator

At Ford Motor Company, you will be part of the Product Creation and Industrialization (PC&I) team, which brings together vehicle, electric, digital, and design teams with the global manufacturing system.

As a Senior Fabricator, you will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and welding of metal and mixed-material components and vehicle structures. You will interpret engineering designs, operate a wide range of manual and CNC shop equipment, and perform precision MIG and TIG welding across steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Additionally, you will mentor junior fabricators and contribute to the development of improved fabrication processes.

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.
• Utilize handheld power and pneumatic tools for material prep, trimming, and finishing.
• Operate shop equipment such as waterjet, CNC press brake, manual mill, lathe, bandsaw, belt and disc grinders, hydraulic shear, hydraulic press, table saw, and miter saw.
• Prep materials and fabricate simple to complex components and assemblies from various materials.
• Execute assigned fabrication tasks independently, meeting quality standards and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and productive workplace, adhering to established safety processes.

Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of MIG welding experience on steel.
• 5-7+ years of TIG welding experience on aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
• Experienced with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Experience operating fabrication-related CNC equipment.
• Proficient layout and measurement skills.
• Comfortable handling and working with various materials.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as individually.
• Physical job requirements: ability to lift 50-70+lbs, stand for long periods, bend or twist body, kneel, stoop, or crouch.

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays