Body Fabrication Specialist

Job Summary

VVater is seeking a highly skilled Body Fabrication & Finishing Technician to fabricate, assemble, finish, and paint structural and aesthetic components for VVater’s advanced mechanical and water-treatment systems. This role requires a combination of metal fabrication expertise, bodywork craftsmanship, and automotive-grade painting skills, ensuring every VVater product meets the highest standards of structural integrity, durability, and visual presentation.

Fabrication & Assembly

• Fabricate and assemble metal bodies, housings, frames, enclosures, and custom components for VVater’s mechanical and electrochemical systems.
• Perform cutting, bending, forming, shaping, and welding operations (TIG/MIG; stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel).
• Fit, align, and assemble subassemblies with precision using engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specs.
• Conduct precision measurements using calipers, gauges, micrometers, and templates to ensure dimensional accuracy.

Bodywork & Surface Preparation

• Perform full-spectrum bodywork, including panel straightening, metal shaping, filler work, sanding, leveling, and surface correction.
• Repair dents, weld marks, seams, and imperfections to achieve smooth, uniform surfaces suitable for high-end finishing.
• Apply primer, base coats, top coats, clear coats, and protective coatings using HVLP or high-transfer efficiency equipment.
• Mix, match, and adjust paint materials to achieve color accuracy and consistent finish quality.
• Perform wet sanding, buffing, polishing, edge radiusing, and quality checks to produce automotive-level finishes on metal and composite surfaces.
• Maintain a clean, dust-free paint environment and manage curing/drying processes.
• Support prototype development, iterative testing, and refinement of new VVater technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and CAD teams to validate manufacturability and propose design improvements.
• Provide rapid fabrication and finish adjustments during laboratory and field testing cycles.
• Maintain fabrication, painting, and finishing equipment (welders, brakes, grinders, paint guns, compressors).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards related to welding, grinding, painting, ventilation, PPE, and chemical handling.
• Maintain organized workspaces, proper consumable inventory, and documented workflow for production consistency.
• Absorb and assist with crating, assembly, packaging, and field installation when required.
• Provide input on fabrication process improvements, tooling requirements, and layout optimization.
• Perform all other duties as instructed by the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, bodywork, and/or automotive paint and finishing.
• Extensive CNC Experience will be highly beneficial.
• Strong welding proficiency in TIG and MIG (stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel).
• Proven ability in body filler application, panel straightening, shaping, sanding, and restoration techniques.
• Proficiency in HVLP spray systems, multi-stage paint systems, primers, clear coats, industrial coatings, and curing methods.
• Experience working with fabrication equipment, shears, brakes, rollers, sanders, grinders, saws, and CNC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and CAD-derived fabrication packets.
• Automotive body shop or custom fabrication background is highly preferred.
• Experience with powder coating or industrial coating systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with assembly of mechanical/electrical integrated components (industrial or automotive).
• Prototyping and low-volume custom manufacturing experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in producing show-quality workmanship.
• Strong problem-solving skills and craftsmanship instincts.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.
• High professionalism, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols.