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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position…
As a Prototype Fabricator, you will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of components for prototype vehicles, working under the direction of senior fabricators. You will interpret engineering designs, apply your welding and metal forming skills, and contribute to the creation of high-quality prototypes. Your commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship will be essential to your success in this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do…
• Read, interpret, and build to blueprints, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings.
• Utilize handheld power and pneumatic tools such as grinders, sanders, drills, impacts, saws.
• Utilize shop equipment such as waterjet, CNC press brake, manual mill, lathe, bandsaw, belt and disc grinders, hydraulic shear, hydraulic press, table saw, miter saw, etc…
• Prep materials and fabricate simple to complex components and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean and productive workplace.
• Execute assigned fabrication tasks independently, meeting quality standards and deadlines, while adhering to established processes and seeking guidance from senior fabricators as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll have…
• 3+ years MIG welding steel.
• 3+ years TIG welding aluminum and steel.
• Proficient layout and measurement skills utilizing calipers, tape measures, protractors, and fixturing tools.
• Comfortable handling and working with materials such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon fiber, fiberglass, foams, plastics, etc…
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as individually.
• Physical job requirements:
o Ability to lift 50-70lbs.
o Stand for long periods of time, bend or twist body, kneel, stoop, or crouch.
Even better, you may have…
• General knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Experience operating CNC equipment (e.g. waterjet, laser cutter, plasma table)
• Composite layup experience.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $79,800-133,560., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $93,000-155,520.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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