Fabricator (5+ years exp) / Utility

Fabricator / Utility

Valley City Sign seeks a motivated and passionate Fabricator to join our team and help us build custom signs for our customers. This 1st shift (days) position is a wonderful opportunity to build world-class signage products with an industry leader. If you are new to welding and fabrication, no worries; we offer an excellent learning opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fabrication and welding industry. Our fabricators and welders work on projects for premier West Michigan-based companies.

ABOUT US

Valley City Sign builds signs that effectively express our client brands. Our people are growth-minded, passionate about our work, and live our values. Valley City Sign is an exceptional company because we hire amazing people. Valley City Sign is a custom sign manufacturer with 75 years of industry leadership. Our services include project management, design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and service. Our work can be seen across the nation. We are nationally known and locally preferred.

https://www.valleycitysign.com/career-opportunities?pgid=mfr06dx0-9ce44f18-ce85-43a1-b968-634dc02a06d9

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with a team to fabricate custom signs
• Mig weld aluminum and steel into shapes
• Shearing and braking aluminum and steel
• Weld flat stock, extrusions, and pipe and tube
• Rolling and laying out materials based on drawings and specifications
• Follow safety protocols and adhere to company policies
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials accurately
• Operate welding machinery and tools according to safety guidelines
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and accuracy
• Willing to perform other jobs as needed (You will cross train into other areas)
• 6:00am - 2:30pm with overtime as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail
• A desire to be a great fabricator
• Basic knowledge of fabrication and welding
• Carpentry experience a plus
• Comfortable working with a variety of tools and machinery
• Good problem-solving skills
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to read a tape measure

BENEFITS:

• Competitive starting base pay
• Company-paid employee health insurance
• Health Saving Accounts
• Two weeks of paid time off
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401-k
• Referral Bonus Program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A clean work environment and the opportunity to work with great people on challenging and rewarding projects

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Metal fabrication (not just welding but able to build): 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person