R&D Fabrication Technologist (MIG/TIG, GD&T)
Do you speak GD&T? Can you lay a clean TIG bead on stainless and switch to MIG on carbon without missing a beat? Do you thrive bringing drawings to life with tight-tolerance precision? If yes, you’ll feel right at home in our prototype-to-production environment.
Role Snapshot
- Shift: 1st shift
- Start window: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (8-hour day)
- Compensation: $30.00–$40.00 per hour
Core Responsibilities
- MIG and TIG weld carbon steel and stainless steelfrom piping to square tubing.
- Fabricate precision parts and assemblies directly from engineering drawings while maintaining strict tolerances.
- Operate bandsaws and general shop machinery; perform basic milling to support builds.
- Interpret drawings, weld symbols, GD&T, and bills of material with confidence.
- Inspect parts thoroughly to confirm dimensional accuracy and quality.
- Partner with engineers and fellow technicians to accelerate product development and boost manufacturability.
- Maintain a safe, orderly work area and drive continuous improvement.
- Adapt to evolving prototype requirements and changing priorities.
Qualifications
- Hands-on MIG and TIG welding experience on carbon and stainless.
- Demonstrated ability to build from engineering drawings.
- Comfort with shop equipmentbandsaws and basic milling machines.
- Proficiency with calipers, squares, and tape measures.
- A keen eye for detail, quality-focused mindset.
- Strong communicator and team contributor.
- Self-motivated; capable of managing multiple tasks.
Bonus Skills
- AWS (or equivalent) welding certifications.
- Prototype, R&D, or new product development experience.
- CAD file review or basic CAM programming familiarity.
- Sheet metal fabrication background or related processes.
What’s In It for You
- Competitive hourly pay and a flexible first-shift schedule.
- Work that spans prototypes and productionnever boring, always impactful.
- Close-knit engineering and manufacturing team that values collaboration.
- Real influence on how new products are designed and built.
- Stable role with long-term growth potential.
FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
