Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite)

Job Type: 6-Month Contract with Opportunity for Full-Time Employment

Industry: Automotive / Powersports / Motorsports / Advanced Vehicle Systems

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Fabrication / Welding Technician to support the build and integration of vehicle systems in a fast-paced development environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with experience in automotive, powersports, motorsports, or adjacent industries who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and quality workmanship.

This is a 6-month contract position with strong potential to transition into full-time employment based on performance and program demand. The position is fully onsite in Virginia Beach, VA.

Key Responsibilities

· Fabricate brackets, mounts, frames, and structural components from technical drawings

· Interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and fabrication schematics

· Cut, grind, bend, and fit materials to meet design specifications

· Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless components

· Conduct quality checks to ensure weld integrity and dimensional accuracy

· Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve fitment challenges

· Support prototype builds and vehicle integration efforts

· Conduct diagnostic checks, troubleshooting, and repairs on prototype and test vehicles.

· Maintain shop tools, welding equipment, and ensure safe work practices

· Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.

Required Qualifications

· 3+ years of fabrication and/or welding experience

· Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding

· Experience working in automotive, powersports, motorsports, marine, defense vehicle, off-road, or similar industries

· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and tolerances

· Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes and materials

· Strong problem solving and creative mindset

· Ability to work onsite in Virginia Beach, VA

Preferred Qualifications

· Welding certifications

· Experience supporting prototype or low-volume production builds

· Experience bending, notching, coping, and welding structural tube

· Experience bending, shaping, and forming sheet metal

· Familiarity with chassis fabrication or structural reinforcement

· Experience working in fast-paced development or R&D environments

· Ability to safely operate shop equipment such as press brakes, vertical milling machines, lathes, band saws, drill presses, plasma cutters, and other basic hand tools

What We Offer

· Opportunity to transition into full-time employment

· Hands-on involvement in advanced vehicle builds

· Collaborative team environment

· Competitive compensation based on experience

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite and shop-based in Virginia Beach, VA. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fabrication environment supporting active vehicle builds and testing.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

MATBOCK, LLC

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