Fabrication Technician

The Role

At Xos, we're building innovative commercial electric vehicles and energy solutions, and we're looking for a hands-on Fabrication Technician to join our manufacturing team in Byrdstown, TN.

As a Fabrication Technician, you'll support the fabrication of metal components used in our commercial vehicle chassis, energy products, and related systems. This position involves cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, and preparing metal materials using fabrication machinery, hand tools, and established work instructions. You'll also have opportunities to work with equipment such as press brakes and support welding-related activities.

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has strong attention to detail, and is interested in developing their skills in metal fabrication. Previous experience with press brakes, welding, or other fabrication equipment is a plus, and candidates with trade school or vocational training are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform metal fabrication tasks, including cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, and assembling components according to established specifications and work instructions.
• Operate fabrication tools and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, laser cutting equipment, and press brakes, based on training and established procedures.
• Assist with press brake setup and operation to bend and form metal components according to specified dimensions and requirements.
• Prepare materials and components for welding, including measuring, cutting, cleaning, grinding, and positioning parts.
• Support welding-related activities and perform basic welding tasks as trained and authorized.
• Follow blueprints, technical drawings, measurements, and work orders to accurately complete assigned fabrication tasks.
• Measure, mark, cut, and prepare metal materials for fabrication using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Inspect fabricated parts and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, workmanship, and conformance with established quality standards.
• Identify and report fabrication defects, equipment issues, and material discrepancies to appropriate team members
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance of fabrication tools and machinery in accordance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve fabrication issues and support improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, including completed work orders, material usage, and quality-related records.
• Follow established safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), machine guards, and safe material handling practices.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, or a related production environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience or vocational training in press brake operation, welding, or other metal fabrication processes preferred.
• Familiarity with basic metal fabrication techniques, including cutting, bending, grinding, and material preparation.
• Ability to follow basic blueprints, technical drawings, measurements, and work instructions.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment, including tape measures and calipers, preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify fabrication defects and equipment-related issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing components that meet established quality standards.
• Ability to follow established fabrication procedures, safety requirements, and production instructions.
• Basic computer skills for production documentation and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new fabrication techniques, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Must be available to work 1st shift, currently scheduled Monday through Thursday (6am-4:30pm)
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including Fridays, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support production requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods. The position requires regular use of hands and fingers to operate fabrication machinery, hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment. Employees may be required to work in various physical positions while handling, positioning, and assembling metal components. Employees are required to lift, push, pull, and carry materials, metal components, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Assistance or material-handling equipment may be provided for heavier or oversized items as needed. The position also requires sufficient visual acuity to read measurements, inspect fabricated components, and safely operate machinery and equipment.

Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in a manufacturing and metal fabrication environment, where employees work with fabrication machinery, welding equipment, metal materials, and related production tools. The work environment may involve exposure to loud noise, welding fumes, dust, metal particles, sparks, hot surfaces, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.

Employees are required to follow established safety procedures, including the proper use of machine guards, ventilation systems, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and welding protection when applicable