Design Fabricator (Painter)

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Join us in shaping the future of Ford Motor Company, as part of a global organization with exceptional colleagues in world-class facilities. As part of Ford Design, youll be at the cutting edge of Fords most strategically critical work, designing people and societys needs into the heart of our next generation of products, services, and experiences.

In this position...

The Fabricator works within a team of fabricators engaged in a wide variety of work performed in the fabrication shops. Employees will carry out their assigned tasks and activities in the Plastic, Paint, Metal, Wood and Trim shops within the Design organization.

What you'll do

• Perform specific tasks on all fabrication projects
• Support fabrication project timing, quality, and customer requirements
• Uses tools and machinery on assigned fabrication projects
• Safely applies or uses materials and tools in fabrication shops
• Determines which techniques will be used on various projects
• Utilize computer systems as necessary
• Interface with vendors and suppliers as necessary
• Work with other team members in making required corrections/updates/changes to assure timely completion
• Coordinate translation of drawings, prints, and verbal ideas into fabrication projects or into precision shapes, forms and/or parts
• Develop new and innovative fabrication techniques to enhance the fabrication/paint development process
• Participate in shop meetings to discuss project timing, scheduling, equipment, work plans, maintenance or other matters
• Assist in shop operations (inventory, ordering, safety, controlling budget)
• Multitask and oversee multiple jobs at once

Position Performance Metrics

• Achieve high customer satisfaction rating on all fabrication projects
• Meet or exceed the fabrication project timing and quality standards
• Safely use tools and machinery

You'll have...

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years+ of experience in fabrication field

Even better, you may have...

• Strong knowledge of model building materials, equipment and techniques
• Ability to work with a team under tight timing, ever changing design direction, keeping a positive attitude
• Ability to motivate team to respond to a demanding schedule
• Support a cross functional atmosphere

Job Related Skills

• Strong communication skills - Be exceptionally clear and convincing with oral communications. Maintain logic and clarity when communicating with all fabricators, designers and management
• Innovation and creativity - Effectively determine and pursue the necessary details for implementation of new ideas to be used in conjunction with standard processes
• Support of team development and teamwork - Be a strong positive force in work group morale. Provide support and assistance to others, especially cross functioning.
• Integrity - Always be honest and truthful
• Job knowledge - Exceptional knowledge sufficient to handle any assignments given
• Concern for quality - Set exceptionally high standards for yourself and your team
• Safety and good housekeeping - Use all equipment, tools, and machinery in a safe manner and properly maintain all equipment. See that all safety regulations are obeyed and followed by all fellow employees

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderor all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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