Architectural Sign Group

Overview

Architectural Sign Group is a fabrication shop specializing in architectural and illuminated signage for commercial, transportation, and institutional clients. The company seeks a detail-oriented Welder to fabricate structural frames and components for architectural signage, requiring the ability to read and interpret detailed shop drawings and translate them into precisely welded aluminum assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings, including exploded construction views, dimensions, material call-outs, and finish specifications.
• Weld aluminum square and rectangular tube framing to build sign cabinet frames and internal support structures.
• Fabricate to tight tolerances to ensure proper fit with acrylic/polycarbonate faces, aluminum backers, and mounting brackets.
• Work with thin-gauge aluminum in addition to structural tube.
• Ensure welds are clean and properly prepped for paint finish.
• Coordinate with fabrication team on internal components to ensure structural welds don't interfere with electrical or lighting integration.
• Account for material differences per engineering notes.
• Inspect finished welds/assemblies against drawing specs and quality standards before sign moves to finishing/paint.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized welding station.
• Collaborate with project managers on production timelines for multi-sign work orders.

Requirements

• 2+ years of welding experience, ideally in sign fabrication, metal fabrication, or a related precision fabrication field.
• Strong MIG/TIG welding skills on aluminum.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and fabrication spec sheets with multiple material/finish call-outs.
• Comfortable working to tight dimensional tolerances.
• Experience with thin-gauge sheet aluminum a plus.
• Understanding of paint-prep requirements for welded aluminum assemblies.
• AWS certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.