Fabrication Technician - GM Defense
About this role
General Motors is hiring a Fabrication Technician - GM Defense, full-time, on-site in Milford, Michigan, United States of America, in the EV sector.
Job Description
GM Defense is seeking a skilled Fabrication/Mechanical Technician to support low-volume builds and prototype development at Milford Proving Ground. Projects range from commercial vehicle modifications to ground-up prototype builds.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in prototype vehicle builds, mechanical systems, fabrication, welding, roll cage construction, machining, and troubleshooting. This role requires independent decision-making, project leadership, mentoring, and effective collaboration with engineers and technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute prototype, one-off, and low-volume vehicle builds.
- Fabricate sheet-metal components, roll cages, fixtures, and vehicle structures on a bed plate.
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminum, stainless.
- Operate shop equipment, including band saws, lathes, mills, and press brakes.
- Read complex engineering drawings and perform dimensional builds.
- Diagnose build issues and apply root-cause analysis.
- Support work ticket completion removing and replacing automotive parts.
- Mentor other technicians and support offsite testing.
- Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
- Possibility of travel up to 5% with the potential for international travel.
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience with prototype or one-off vehicle builds.
- Strong mechanical and automotive skills.
- Proficiency in welding, fabrication, machining, and shop equipment operation.
- Ability to troubleshoot vehicle-build issues and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- 5+ years of automotive technician experience to include both fabrication and one-off/proto-type builds.
- Familiarity with CAD / Teamcenter / NX preferred.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, but technical course work, training, professional certifications, Journeyman status or relevant experience required for candidates without a degree beyond High School.
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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).


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