Fabricator/Welder - Sign Manufacturing

Overview

Your Career In The Stratusphere

There’s never been a better time to join Stratus!

As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we help the world’s most recognized brands show up consistently, everywhere they operate. From exterior signage and interior branding to site refreshes, digital signage, and ongoing repair and maintenance, we bring brands to life where it matters most.

At Stratus, every employee plays a direct role in that impact. We operate with a strong commitment to customer service, a focus on execution, and a bias for action. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are visible, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference, you’ll find it here.

The Opportunity

The Fabricator builds and assembles custom sign components, frames, cabinets, structures, and other metal-fabricated products that move through Stratus manufacturing. This hands-on role works from manufacturing orders, drawings, measurements, and job specifications to cut, form, weld, assemble, and finish materials accurately and safely. Fabricators use a variety of shop equipment and hand tools, complete required production documentation, and partner with other manufacturing teams to deliver quality work on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Read manufacturing orders, drawings, measurements, and job specifications and translate them into accurate fabrication work.
• Cut, form, drill, tap, weld, assemble, and finish aluminum, steel, and other materials used in sign cabinets, frames, structures, dimensional signs, post-and-panel signs, and related products.
• Operate assigned fabrication equipment safely, which may include MIG spool-gun welders, notchers, chop saws, extrusion saws, ironworkers, plasma cutters, shears, press brakes, stud guns, punch presses, and other hand or power tools based on training and job requirements.
• Measure materials accurately and verify dimensions, fit, alignment, weld quality, and overall workmanship throughout the fabrication process.
• Complete required production documentation, including job completion records, material usage, timekeeping, and requisition information.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use, perform routine cleaning or basic maintenance within training, and promptly report equipment concerns or unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Assembly, Paint, Quality, and other manufacturing teams to resolve questions, material issues, drawing discrepancies, or production constraints.
• Support material handling, staging, packing, loading, or movement of fabricated components using safe lifting and material-handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow established housekeeping, tool-storage, and material-storage standards.
• Follow all required PPE, machine-safety, welding, hot-work, material-handling, and plant safety procedures and stop or escalate work when conditions are unsafe.
• Support team development through collaboration, cross-training, and sharing fabrication knowledge as experience grows, and remain flexible to support overtime or changing production priorities when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; trade-school or technical training in welding, fabrication, metalworking, or a related discipline is a plus.
• 1-2 years of fabrication, welding, metalworking, sign manufacturing, or similar production experience preferred; relevant trade-school training may be considered in place of experience.
• Working knowledge of basic fabrication methods, metals, fasteners, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and apply basic shop math to dimensions, layouts, and fabrication tasks.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturing orders, drawings, blueprints, and job instructions; experience interpreting welding symbols or engineering drawings is a plus.
• Experience with aluminum spool-gun welding or other MIG welding processes preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn fabrication equipment such as notchers, saws, ironworkers, plasma cutters, shears, press brakes, punch presses, and similar machinery.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on dimensional accuracy, fit, finish, quality, and minimizing rework.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, and safely move materials or equipment as required for fabrication work, using team lifts or material-handling equipment when appropriate.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, proper PPE use, housekeeping, and timely reporting of hazards or equipment concerns.

What We Offer

Culture & Growth

• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Regular coaching, feedback, and mentorship to support growth

Health & Wellbeing

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Weekly pay schedule
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid parental leave

Work Environment

This role operates in an active manufacturing and metal-fabrication environment and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and hands-on work throughout the shift. Employees may work around welding equipment, powered machinery, sharp edges, metal stock, forklifts, noise, sparks, fumes, dust, and varying temperatures. Required PPE and all applicable machine-safety, welding, hot-work, housekeeping, and material-handling procedures must be followed at all times.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment with Stratus are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles, including those designated as safety-sensitive or regulated positions, employment may also be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and/or other regulatory requirements.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Stratus is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or responsibilities. Responsibilities may change at any time based on the needs of Stratus.