Job Description

Overview

Stratus is a market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, transforming how national brands connect with their customers. The Sheet Metal Fabricator is responsible for manufacturing and assembling various signs and structures while ensuring high-quality results and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate metal components using specialized equipment.
  • Form materials into required shapes and dimensions for sign production.
  • Install LED wiring and attach letter faces for functionality and aesthetics.
  • Perform trim-out operations on letters using the CLN Quick Trim Notcher.
  • Complete necessary documentation, including completion slips and material listings.
  • Assist with handling, packing, loading, and unloading finished goods.
  • Maintain flexibility in work hours, including availability for overtime.
  • Attend meetings and training sessions to stay updated on policies.
  • Perform housekeeping tasks, including cleaning production debris.
  • Ensure care and maintenance of company resources and tools.
  • Maintain and perform routine maintenance on work machines and tools.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • 1-2 years of fabrication experience required.
  • Experience in the sign industry is a plus.
  • Proficient in aluminum spool gun welding.
  • Basic mechanical and construction knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of CLN machines and various power tools.
  • Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
  • Adequate mathematical skills for fabrication tasks.
  • High attention to detail for precision and quality.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This role operates primarily in an active manufacturing environment.
  • The position involves standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout production areas.
  • Work may involve exposure to paint booths, machinery, fumes, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Kirby, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, manufacturing welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $19–$33/hr across 11 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Kirby, TX

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The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), Austin Industries (26), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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