Fiberglass Fabrication Specialist

The Engineering Technician will play a crucial role in our research and development environment, providing hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, evaluation, and documentation of fiberglass truck cap products. This position requires a highly adaptable and skilled fabricator with expertise in machining, welding, and assembly.

• Communicate directly with engineering supervisors regarding fabrication status.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, band saws, plasma cutters, and grinders safely.
• Recommend equipment changes and additions to increase safety and productivity.
• Perform basic care and maintenance of shop and test equipment.
• Track cutting tool life and replace dull tools.
• Conduct product analysis and design validation (DV) test activities for existing and new products.
• Compile and categorize data to provide detailed report summaries.
• Detect changes in circumstances and assess problems.

• Associate degree in a field related to engineering technology or a professional certification from an accredited organization is preferred.
• 2 years of fabrication experience or equivalent fabricator military experience, including 2 years of TIG and MIG welding experience or AWS certification, is required.
• 2 years of machining experience (manual lathe, Bridgeport, shear, press brake, etc.) is required.
• CNC programming and operation experience is preferred.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience are preferred.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program, including comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a matched 401k, educational assistance, and discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends.

At A.R.E., a RealTruck Company, we are committed to manufacturing the nation's best fiberglass truck caps and hard tonneau covers. We operate with a commitment to value, integrity, and a great team of employees.