Automotive Welder/Metal Fabricator

About Us

Velocity is a high-end classic car restoration facility in Cantonment, Florida. The company elevates the classic vehicle experience by modernizing vintage vehicles. Originally heralded as a leading specialty restoration shop for Classic Ford Broncos winning major industry awards, it is growing into a complete vehicle production facility. Velocity produces “restomod” restorations where vintage vehicles are upgraded with modern parts, drivetrain, and technology making them functionally new while maintaining an original or vintage aesthetic. The company has pioneered a custom classic vehicle renovation via an assembly line process, ensuring a high level of quality control, with a known price, and significantly decreased build time. We have a talented team of 100+ employees and a 135,000 square foot facility where we are continuing to add additional production lines and new vehicle offerings.

About Your Role

• Automotive knowledge
• Knowledge of fabrication, machining/ welding equipment setup, process, and maintenance.
• Ability to consistently and precisely TIG weld Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Mild Steel
• Ability to MIG weld
• Ability to form and weld sheet metal of various gauges and materials for custom vehicles
• Perform standard shop math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Familiarity of conventional and precision measuring instruments
• Use and knowledge of all core welding/ fabrication tools to weld, cut, trim, or scarf metal objects to dimensions, as required by work orders
• Inspection of both raw material and finished product for conformance to specifications.
• Knowledge and ability to work with various gauges of sheet metal and materials
• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Accurately cut and bend material to required specs
• Position, clamp, and jig of components preparatory to welding
• Identify and repair cracks/ fill holes in material using inspection equipment and processes
• Familiarity with rust repair and panel replacement
• Make recommendations for upgrades to set the Velocity standard to the shop manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficiently organized workstation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in classic, custom automotive industry
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working independently.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from work daily.
• Adhere to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment.
• Ability to work 7am-6pm Monday-Thursday.
• Ability to work possible Fridays with depending on company workload.
• Mandatory drug screening is required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting.
• Returns any unused inventory to storage and enters and keeps track of allotted vehicles to stay on schedule to meet deadlines.
• Safely operates a motor vehicle.

Benefits Include

• Top pay for top talent
• Fast paced, friendly team environment
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability after 60 days
• 401k matching plan after 1 year
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• 1 week off at Christmas after 1 year of employment
• Weekly Pay

Job duties, salary, and benefits are subject to change throughout duration of employment with Velocity.

Velocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Velocity does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.