Metal Fabrication Technician

Job Description

Pot O' Gold is looking for a full-time Metal Fabrication Technician.

Job Purpose:

The job of the Fabrication technician is to make sure repairs to be done to vehicles are done in proper order and done correctly for overall fitment of body panels and repairs. Each car is different so each repair will be different. Flexibility to those types of repairs is a must. Technician must be able to use a variety of metal shaping tools confidently and purposely to straighten metal, stay consistent in repair methods, remove/replace rust and repair surface imperfections

Duties and responsibilities:

- Knowing company standards and what is expected on each car prior to looking it over.

- Continued and repeated quality checks prior to and during work are a must. Panel alignment and fitment must be noted prior to work starting so if any additional repairs that may be needed.

- Proper tool use for proper types of repairs

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on high end cars is requested. This does NOT mean BMW or Mercedes. Some exceptions may be made based on references.

- Welding of many different types of materials including but not limited to, sheet metal, aluminum, stainless steel> does NOT include arc welding as we have no use for that process with what we do here.

- Knowledge and proper use of welding processes including but not limited to mig welding, tig welding, brazing and body solder work

- Attention to detail

- Tools needed for the job. Some Safety equipment will be provided for you the rest of the tools are your responsibility and will not be provided to you

Working conditions:

-This is an 8-5 Monday through Friday job. We have a break in the AM at 10 am for 15 minutes, lunch from 12-1 pm and a final break at 3pm for 15 minutes. Overtime is not authorized unless prior written approval by management

-Doing this job requires wearing a respirator for sometimes all the day’s work processes. The shop is very dusty, and it is required that a respirator be worn during times of need such as but not limited do sanding and grinding metals of various types.

-Must be comfortable in a loud environment. Some of the processes used are damaging to your ears and hearing protection will be required.

-Some of the materials used are hazardous and require special handling. This means gloves and a vapor safe respirator. You must wear the proper safety gear when using these products.

-Some of the job requires welding and use of tools that can be dangerous if not used properly. You must have knowledge of that tool’s risks prior to use.

-Welding and grinding/sanding of metal is dangerous and it is required of you to wear safe clothing that is flame resistant, proper gloves for the process you are using at the time, eye protection at all times, hearing protection when needed, long hair tied up and no loose clothing

Physical Requirements:

- This job is physically demanding as it requires you to stand for long periods of time. You also climb under cars often and get up and down a lot. Must be able to handle that sort of demanding physical labor.

-Lift heavy objects frequently and push heavy cars around the shop

-Tolerance of a dusty environment

Benefits: After 90 day probation period-

-Aflac

-Washington Mutual for health

-Full dental and vision from Beam

-Time off after your 90 day period includes holiday pay, sick time and vacation time as detailed in our handbook

-We may offer moving expenses and hiring bonus for the perfect candidate with the correct experience and references. We would request a trial period of work before agreements were made to benefit both parties.

Interview process:

If you feel you meet these requirements and have interest in working for Pot O Gold Kustoms please respond by email with a detailed resume with your experience. References are a must and will be checked in detail so please have accurate information on your resume. Include what you expect to make an hour with details. If you have any special skills or tools please include those as well. A phone interview will start the process and in person Interviews will be scheduled after all references have been checked.