Hobie
The Metal Fabrication Technician will be responsible for producing, shaping, and assembling metal components that are integral to Hobie’s watercraft, marine, and accessory product lines. This role supports the manufacturing process through accurate execution of fabrication, welding, finishing, and inspection tasks, working closely with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure parts meet design specifications and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, technical drawings, fabrication templates, and engineering specifications to fabricate components with precision.
Operate metalworking and fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, saws, grinders, plasma cutters, and various welding types (MIG, TIG, stick).
Perform fitting, cutting, bending, forming, welding, and joining of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to build product parts or assemblies.
Smooth, grind, deburr, and finish metal surfaces to prepare them for further assembly, finishing, or surface coating.
Conduct routine inspections of fabrications to verify dimensions, tolerances, weld quality, fit and finish; rework or repair components that fall outside specifications.
Maintain and calibrate measuring instruments and tools to ensure accurate work.
Follow engineering changes and update fabrication methods when drawings or product specs are revised.
Support preventive maintenance of fabrication machinery and tools; identify and resolve issues such as misalignment, tool wear, or machine calibration.
Adhere strictly to safety guidelines, use required personal protective equipment, and keep work area clean and compliant with company safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with engineering, design, quality, and production scheduling to prioritize output, address quality issues, and improve fabrication processes for efficiency, cost, and performance.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or trade school in metal fabrication, welding, or related field preferred.
Proven experience (1‑3+ years or more) in metal fabrication, welding, and working in a manufacturing/shop environment.
Proficiency with welding processes (MIG/TIG/stick) for metals relevant to Hobie (likely aluminum and steel); experience with cutting/plasma or oxy‑fuel for thicker metal required.
Solid understanding of blueprint reading, fabrication symbols, weld symbols, and measurement tolerances.
Strong skills with hand and power tools; able to lift moderate weight, stand for extended periods, and work in a physically demanding environment.
Good problem‑solving skills, attention to detail and quality; ability to spot defects or deviations and take corrective action.
Comfortable working in a team, following instructions, and communicating fabrication issues clearly to engineering or quality teams.
Commitment to safety; familiarity with workshop/factory safety standards and willingness to wear PPE and comply with safety protocols.
Benefits
Competitive hourly wage or salary based on experience.
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full‑time employees.
Retirement plan / 401(k) with company matching (or equivalent).
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave) per company policy.
Employee discounts on Hobie gear / products.
Opportunities for training, advancement into senior fabrication or supervisory roles.
Safe working environment with PPE supplied; ongoing safety and skills training.
Potential overtime / shift differentials if production demands.
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Key Responsibilities
Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, technical drawings, fabrication templates, and engineering specifications to fabricate components with precision.
Operate metalworking and fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, saws, grinders, plasma cutters, and various welding types (MIG, TIG, stick).
Perform fitting, cutting, bending, forming, welding, and joining of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to build product parts or assemblies.
Smooth, grind, deburr, and finish metal surfaces to prepare them for further assembly, finishing, or surface coating.
Conduct routine inspections of fabrications to verify dimensions, tolerances, weld quality, fit and finish; rework or repair components that fall outside specifications.
Maintain and calibrate measuring instruments and tools to ensure accurate work.
Follow engineering changes and update fabrication methods when drawings or product specs are revised.
Support preventive maintenance of fabrication machinery and tools; identify and resolve issues such as misalignment, tool wear, or machine calibration.
Adhere strictly to safety guidelines, use required personal protective equipment, and keep work area clean and compliant with company safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with engineering, design, quality, and production scheduling to prioritize output, address quality issues, and improve fabrication processes for efficiency, cost, and performance.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or trade school in metal fabrication, welding, or related field preferred.
Proven experience (1‑3+ years or more) in metal fabrication, welding, and working in a manufacturing/shop environment.
Proficiency with welding processes (MIG/TIG/stick) for metals relevant to Hobie (likely aluminum and steel); experience with cutting/plasma or oxy‑fuel for thicker metal required.
Solid understanding of blueprint reading, fabrication symbols, weld symbols, and measurement tolerances.
Strong skills with hand and power tools; able to lift moderate weight, stand for extended periods, and work in a physically demanding environment.
Good problem‑solving skills, attention to detail and quality; ability to spot defects or deviations and take corrective action.
Comfortable working in a team, following instructions, and communicating fabrication issues clearly to engineering or quality teams.
Commitment to safety; familiarity with workshop/factory safety standards and willingness to wear PPE and comply with safety protocols.
Benefits
Competitive hourly wage or salary based on experience.
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full‑time employees.
Retirement plan / 401(k) with company matching (or equivalent).
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave) per company policy.
Employee discounts on Hobie gear / products.
Opportunities for training, advancement into senior fabrication or supervisory roles.
Safe working environment with PPE supplied; ongoing safety and skills training.
Potential overtime / shift differentials if production demands.
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Oceanside, CA .
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