Nick Franco

Welder/Fabricator/Engineer at Motown Speed & Fab | Tig Welding, 3D CAD Designing

Rochester, Michigan, United States

About

With over six years of experience in engineering, fabrication, and mechanics, I specialize in advanced engine diagnostics and development at General Motors. I am passionate about contributing to innovation in automotive performance and leveraging my skills in diagnostics, PUMA/INCA/Busmaster software, and testing to support cutting-edge engineering solutions. My approach focuses on precision, collaboration, and delivering high-quality results that align with organizational goals and elevate performance standards. At General Motors, I work with CSS, Small Block, Diesel, and HFV6 platforms to execute advanced engine testing and development. My responsibilities include instrumentation, pallet installations, mechanical diagnostics, and unmanned testing setups. With expertise in catalytic converters, turbos, and exhaust systems, I contribute to optimizing engine performance and efficiency through data analysis and technical precision.

Experience

  • Welder/fabricator/engineer/mechanic at Motown Speed & Fab
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

    · Motorsport fabrication (custom exhaust systems, turbo piping (hot and cold side), roll cage, chassis work, rear axles (narrowing, welding on 4 link brackets and putting on 9in housing ends) , Building intercoolers, building one off customs pieces out of virtually any material. · Industrial, Construction, Sanitary and agricultural welding and fabrication/repairs · Tig Welding- stainless steel, aluminum, cast aluminum, titanium, mild steel, chromoly, docol r8, magnesium, Inconel · Mig Welding, Dual shield mig welding, Arc welding, Arc gouging, plasma cutting · Military defense contracts - passed Xray, strength tests and inspections by a certified ISO 9001 inspector · Automotive performance installation and repair (engine work, cam installs, assembling and installing cylinder heads, supercharger installations, and transmission work, etc.) · 3D CAD designing (fusion 360 program) · Tube bending, notching tube, tube layout · Check out my Facebook and Instagram page and website for pictures and example of quality of work

  • Engine development dyno technician at General Motors
    Mar 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    · Hired in blue badge December 13, 2021 · Proficient in PUMA, INCA, and Busmaster software · Pallet Build experience · Pallet installations and removal · Instrumentation, plumbing, mechanical diagnostics/installation/removal · Experience with CSS, Small Block, Diesel and HFV6 platforms · Metrax, IWR, LEWR, GLE, Pulse and Online Data Book experience · Instrumenting Catalytic converters, Turbos, intake manifolds and building full exhausts systems · Experience with GM standard in Static tests (compression, leakdown and nitrogen checks) as well as weigh ins and weigh outs, running OSA and doing oil burnoffs · Calculating oil consumption · Perform/setup unmanned testing (GETC, GED, Global Low Speed GED, J1349, Break in and Blow by) · Level 5 board, Pre-task plan and TISK document knowledge · Worked with FEV, AVL and GM intercooler systems · Role of a backup team lead when needed · 2nd shift trainee for new technicians

  • Welder at Diamond Manufacturing Company
    Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    · Reading blueprints · Quality control · Overhead crane operation

  • Engineer Intern at Faurecia
    Aug 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    · IMM Production Supervisor experience (Temporary 3-month assignment). · Create Standard Operating Procedures for all molded parts · Track machine cycle times · Fabricate/Mig weld various projects that are needed · Maintain Conair material dryers · Repair/create material feed lines for both colorant and material throughout the entire plant · Knowledge of Motan material hoppers/mixers · Build/repair End of Arm Tools for Sepro robots · Basic overview of mechanics of Sepro robots · Basic overview on how to set up/program LS, Engel and Haitian injection molding presses