Metal Model Maker

Engineering Metal Model Maker - Experienced in running a stamping press, die design (for prototype, low number parts) Weld, cut, and grind sheet metal to create or modify prototype sheet metal vehicles bodies and sub-assemblies. Fabricate fixtures and tooling to aid in the prototype sheet metal process.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of simple kirksite die design and use for making prototype sheet metal parts
• Use of hand tools: (e.g., drills, die grinders, plasma cutters, protractors)
• CAD print reading and data interpretation
• Basic Understanding in Machining:
  
  
  
  • Mills and Lathes
  
  
  
  
• Welding:
  
  
  
  • MIG, TIG, spot welding, nut projection, and weld stud projection
  • Program Medar controllers for spot welders a plus
  
  
  
  
• Build Plates:
  
  
  
  • Fabricate, assemble, and layout locations for PLP's
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vehicle Carts:
  
  
  
  • Fabricate, assemble, repair, and modify
  
  
  
  
• Templates and Masks:
  
  
  
  • Fabricate spot welding masks in conjunction with the Plastic Shop
  • Fabricate templates (e.g., parts locating, weld locations, reworks, modifications, repairs).
  
  
  
  
• Builds - (e.g., Mules, VIP, Program):
  
  
  
  • Assembly, modifications, repairs, and reworks
  
  
  
  
• Fixtures:
  
  
  
  • Fabricate and assemble weld fixtures
  • Weld BIW fixture assemblies and parts
  
  
  
  
• Build Issue Sheets:
  
  
  
  • Highlight, diagnose, and report on build issues
  
  
  
  
• Garage and Pilot Support:
  
  
  
  • Vehicle build support (e.g., modifications, repairs, and reworks)
  
  
  
  

Engineering Metal Model Maker - Experienced in running a stamping press, die design (for prototype, low number parts) Weld, cut, and grind sheet metal to create or modify prototype sheet metal vehicles bodies and sub-assemblies. Fabricate fixtures and tooling to aid in the prototype sheet metal process.