Image National Signs

Overview

The Metal Fabricator I is responsible for fabricating high-quality metal signs using various metalworking techniques and tools. This role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy and minimize material waste during cutting processes.
• Operate metal cutting and welding equipment to fabricate sign parts in line with project specifications.
• Tack weld aluminum of various thicknesses, ensuring strong and precise welds.
• Fabricate aluminum retainers and break shape simple parts according to design specifications.
• Glue angles to substrates to create sturdy and accurate assemblies.
• Maintain quality control and safety during material handling, cutting, and welding.
• Sand, grind, polish, and clean materials as needed.
• Bend, shape, and assemble parts using brakes, drills, rivets, screws, or adhesives.
• Prepare materials for painting and wiring by cleaning, labeling, and ensuring readiness for further processing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and diagrams.
• Basic understanding of metal fabrication techniques preferred.
• Experience with metal cutting and welding equipment preferred.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.

Additional Information

• Required to wear safety glasses and denim pants at all times and often welding shield, gloves, welding jacket, face shield, and hearing protection.
• May involve some repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• May engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts.
• Due to the open environment of the shop, must be able to work in temperature conditions to include heat and cold.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• The worker is subject to high levels of noise. Hearing protection is recommended and required for certain job functions.