Fabrication Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Canoo works on a mission to bring EVs to Everyone. It has developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design, pioneering technologies, and a unique business model that defies traditional ownership to put customers first.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a CNC Programmer/Machinist Fabrication Technician who will support maintenance, facilities, and production teams.

Weld, machine, turn parts on a lathe, CNC programming, assemble and fabricate assemblies/equipment, and repair/fabricate production equipment.

Able to create or work off of blueprint diagrams.

All work is performed following established safety procedures and ensures compliance with engineering specifications or codes.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and at least 18 years or older

Work Experience

• Welding and experience working with machining equipment (needed.)
• Strong background in welding (MIG), machining (lathe, mills, drills, etc.), brakes, and mechanical assembly experience. (required)
• CNC Programming and AutoCAD Experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and estimate (time, effort, and materials required) fabrication projects as needed.
• CNC Programming Mastercam and AutoCAD procedures/processes
• Coordinate efforts with Maintenance, Facilities, Production, and Other Departments as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures.
• Follow plant safety and environmental policies and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Identify best practices and create standards combining available information and knowledge.
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Perform repair work including necessary disassembly and re-assembly of production equipment.
• Support Canoo Maintenance and Facilities team members and Production Team members in the execution of their job requirements.
• Support equipment PM tasks per manufacturer-recommended specifications.
• Support troubleshooting intermittent/inconsistent mechanical failures on production equipment.
• Utilize skills in welding (MIG), lathe turning, Mill (CNC), drill press, press brake, assembly, and fabrication skills to support various projects within Canoo Maintenance Team and Manufacturing.
• All other duties as required to support business needs.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A willingness to work on alternate shifts and must demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes.
• Able to function and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills required (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Be flexible to training, coaching, projects, and travel as needed.
• Demonstrate self-initiative and mechanical proficiency, leadership ability, and teamwork.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision and other personnel with the ability to create clear technical instructions.
• Satisfactorily complete the Canoo hiring process requirements which include comprehensive assessments and background checks.

Preferred Experience 

• Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, print-reading, and mechanics.
• Previous experience in Body, Paint, or Assembly in an automotive or manufacturing environment
• Background with Industrial Maintenance

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.
• Travel or overtime may be required.

Employer’s Statement

Canoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.