Custom Metals Prototyping Fabricator — TIG​/MIG Artisan

Ready to turn ideas into metal?

At Motor City Metal Fab in Southeast Michigan, we bring concept to completion under one roof—CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting, welding, and powder coating—so prototypes move fast and come out right.

Imagine this

You receive a napkin sketch evolved into a CAD model. You study the blueprint, note the GD&T, and plan fixture points. By mid-morning, the parts are cut and fitted. After lunch, your TIG pass lays down a clean bead on aluminum; a MIG sequence ties in a steel bracket. You collaborate with engineering to tweak a detail, self-inspect, finish the assembly, and hand off a tight-tolerance prototype that’s ready for iteration.

Your impact

Own the build of prototypes and low-volume parts from drawings, sketches, and CADApply expert TIG and MIG techniques across steel, stainless, and aluminum

Cut, fit, tack, weld, and finish to exacting tolerances with self-checks

Partner with machining and engineering to enhance manufacturability

Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T requirements

Contribute to fixture setup and early prototype development

Keep a tidy, organized, and safe work cell

What sets you up for success

Minimum 3 years of strong MIG and TIG welding experience

Prototyping/custom fabrication background; job shop rhythm is a plus Confident reading blueprints and weld symbols

Experience working with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

Exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship

Independent problem-solver who thrives on tricky builds

Reliable, punctual, and professional presence

Nice-to-have extras

Fixture building or prototype tooling

Race car fabrication experience

Comfort collaborating alongside CNC machining

Background in automotive, motorsports, or industrial fabrication

Willingness to suggest design or process improvements

What you’ll appreciate

Work that’s challenging, interesting, and varied

Modern equipment and a clean, organized shop Direct influence on design and build decisions

Steady workload with growth opportunities

Competitive pay aligned with experience

Family-owned values: skill, accountability, and craftsmanship

Strengths and tools

Proficiencies

Welding setups for production

Blueprint reading

Custom fabrication MIG weldingTIG welding

Aluminum welding

Machines & technologies you’ll useMIG WelderTIG Welder Manual Grinder Tube / Pipe Bender Tube Notcher