Experienced Custom Car Fabricator – Custom Automotive Sheet Metal

J-Raffe Fabrication • Full-time • Columbus, Minnesota, United States • $25 - $35 / hour • 3m ago

J-Raffe Fabrication is looking for an Automotive Fabricator who has demonstrated skill in custom automotive fabrication including sheet metal, chassis modification and fabrication, TIG welding, etc. to add to our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business that specializes in classic car customization, race cars, restoration, and sheet metal fabrication.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, skilled, and reliable – but most importantly passionate about restoring and modernizing classic cars.

MUST HAVE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE!

*You will be expected to demonstrate proficiency before a job offer is extended.

MUST HAVE SHEET METAL EXPERIENCE (NOT HVAC)

*If you cannot install a quarter panel on a car, TIG weld, or fabricate something from scratch, please do not apply.

Responsibilities

· Custom metal and custom sheet metal fabrication, forming, and shaping

· Intensive rust repair of body, frame, and other vehicle components

· Construct and fabricate sheet metal components for a variety of automobiles

· Accurately form and shape material to prescribe measurements

· Autobody repair

· Deliver high-quality work for clients

· TIG and MIG welding

· Tube bending, fitting, and notching

· Floor pan replacement and patch welding

· Need to be able to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools and keep work areas clean

· Handle many phases of intensive long-term projects

· Maintain records of time needed to complete each operation

· Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule

· Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts, etc.)

· Maintain equipment and tools in good condition

Qualifications

· MUST have previous experience as a welder/ fabricator in the automotive industry (or as a hobby)

· MUST be a proficient welder in TIG and MIG welding

· MUST be experienced in TIG welding with stainless steel

· MUST be experienced with metal fabrication (custom tube work, exhaust fabrication, suspension fabrication, bead rolling, fender rolling, fixture building, roll cage building/installation, custom fitting fenders, trunk lids, hoods, doors, etc.).

· Must be self-starter and self-sufficient, but able to clearly communicate and work with a team.

The work schedule is 4 10-hour days, Monday - Thursday. We offer PTO from the start and 7 paid holidays. Pay based on experience. We also offer 401k and an annual $250 tool reimbursement. Opportunities for OT are available. Check out J-Raffe Fabrication on Facebook or Instagram (website upcoming).

· MUST have reliable transportation

· MUST have a valid driver’s license

· MUST be physically able to complete required job duties over 10-hour workdays

· MUST be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds

· MUST have experience using some of the following tools: TIG welder, MIG welder, tubing bender, CNC plasma table, power hammer, metal brake, English wheel, lathe, milling machine

If you are submitting a resume that does not show anything to do with the job responsibilities described above, it will be rejected unless accompanied by a cover letter, direct message or email describing your qualifications. Detailed pictures of automotive work are a plus. We are looking for a dedicated employee who wants to join an ambitious team of car builders.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Employee discount

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

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