Automotive Fabricator – Vehicle Body & Chassis Specialist

About the role

Silent Savannah is seeking a skilled automotive fabricator to join its workshop team in Langata, Nairobi. You will work on electric safari vehicles and custom automotive projects, handling everything from vehicle bodies to chassis modifications and bespoke parts.

Key responsibilities

• Fabricate and modify vehicle bodies, panels, and chassis components.
• Produce custom brackets, mounts, frames, and other automotive parts.
• Perform MIG welding, cutting, grinding, shaping, and fitting of metal components.
• Interpret measurements, technical drawings, and fabrication plans.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams on vehicle conversions, restorations, and prototype builds.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and workshop organization.

Required profile

• Proven experience in automotive fabrication.
• Confidence working on cars, 4x4s, or commercial vehicles.
• Strong welding and metalworking abilities.
• Ability to work accurately from measurements and technical drawings.
• Understanding of vehicle structures and performance requirements for fabricated parts.
• Practical, reliable, and capable of solving problems independently.
• Pride in delivering neat, strong, and professional work.

Required skills

• Automotive fabrication
• MIG welding
• Metal cutting
• Grinding
• Shaping metal
• Metal fitting
• Reading technical drawings
• Measuring and layout

What we offer

• Full‑time, onsite position at Silent Savannah Workshop in Langata, Nairobi.