Automotive Fabricator and Technician

Automotive Fabricator & Technician

Build. Diagnose. Innovate.

Are you a skilled technician who enjoys solving complex automotive challenges and creating innovative solutions? Join our team as a Design Fabricator & Technician, where you’ll work on cutting-edge vehicle development projects, perform advanced diagnostics, and collaborate with engineers, customers, and industry professionals on a variety of exciting assignments.

This is more than a traditional technician role. You’ll have the opportunity to fabricate custom components, analyze vehicle performance and failures, support prototype development, and participate in vehicle demonstrations that directly impact automotive innovation.  This is a DIRECT hire position for our client.

What We Offer

Starting Pay: $26+ per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Tools & Equipment: Bring your personal tools while we provide the shop equipment and resources you need to succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate and modify automotive parts, systems, and vehicles for development and testing projects.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and vehicle system issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, evaluations, and design reviews.
• Perform failure analysis and provide recommendations for improvements and solutions.
• Work directly with customers and project teams to support vehicle development initiatives.
• Assist with live demonstrations, testing events, and vehicle presentations for customers and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license required; Chauffeur’s License preferred.
• Proven hands-on mechanical experience in automotive, fabrication, prototype, testing, or related technical fields.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems with the ability to identify components and diagnose failures.
• Experience with fabrication processes, welding, and metalworking equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information and customer requirements.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer and project needs.
• Flexibility to work overtime when project demands require it.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Certifications and/or State Mechanic Certifications.
• Vehicle diagnostics, programming, and electronic troubleshooting experience.
• Accredited welding certification.
• Aluminum welding experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook applications.

Why Join Us?

At PDS, you’ll work on unique automotive projects that go beyond routine maintenance and repair. This is an opportunity to leverage your fabrication and diagnostic expertise while contributing to vehicle development, testing, and innovation. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving technical challenges, and seeing the direct impact of your skills on real-world automotive projects, we’d love to hear from you.