Precision One-Off​/Short-Run Welder–Fabricator; MIG​/TIG

About the shop Motor City Metal Fab, a family-owned operation in Southeast Michigan, unites CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting, welding, and powder coating in a single facility to deliver high-precision results fast.

What you’ll build

One-off parts, short runs, and custom assemblies where accuracy matters

Prototypes that evolve from print or sketch into finished components

How you’ll do it Translate prints, sketches, and CAD into fabrication plans

Lay out, cut, fit, tack, and weld to tight tolerances

Perform MIG and TIG on steel, stainless, and aluminum with strong technique

Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T to ensure fit and function

Collaborate with engineering and machining to improve manufacturability

Self-inspect and finish parts to a high standard

Support fixture setup and early-stage prototype development

Keep a safe, orderly, and clean workspace

What you bring3+ years of proven MIG and TIG welding experience

Prototype/custom fabrication background; job shop pace preferred

Blueprint and weld symbol literacy

Hands-on with steel, stainless, and aluminum

Detail-first mindset and pride in workmanship

Independent problem-solver who owns outcomes

Dependable, punctual, and professional

Nice-to-haves

Fixture building or prototype tooling

Race car fabrication exposure

Comfort working adjacent to CNC machining

Automotive, motorsports, or industrial fabrication experience

Suggestions that elevate designs or processes

Why join us Engaging, hands-on prototype challenges

Modern equipment and well-maintained shop

Real say in how parts are designed and built

Reliable workload with growth potential

Competitive pay tied to experience

Family-owned culture that prizes skill, accountability, and craftsmanship

Core competencies

Welding setups for production

Blueprint reading

Custom fabrication MIG weldingTIG welding

Aluminum welding

Tools you’ll runMIG WelderTIG Welder Manual Grinder Tube / Pipe Bender Tube Notcher