Creative Fabricator – Custom Signage & Exhibits

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid holidays and PTO

Affordable health, dental, and vision 

401(k) eligibility after one year

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

Gropen Inc. in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Mid-Level Fabricator to build custom signage, displays, and architectural elements. You’ll translate drawings into finished parts, select materials, and ensure fit, finish, and quality. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, problem-solving, and collaboration with designers and project teams.

The ideal candidate has solid fabrication skills, comfort with shop equipment, and a proactive approach to tackle fabrication challenges on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication, signage, or exhibits.
• Ability to read shop drawings and translate concepts into physical builds.
• Strong spatial awareness and mechanical intuition.
• Pride in craftsmanship and ownership of your work.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom signage, displays, exhibits, and architectural elements using metal, wood, acrylic, composites, and other specialty materials.
• Interpret shop drawings, renderings, and production files and translate them into finished physical products.
• Think through fabrication methods, sequencing, structural integrity, and installation requirements during the build process.
• Weld, cut, grind, assemble, finish, and refine components with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with designers and project teams to solve fabrication challenges and improve build efficiency.
• Identify potential production or installation issues before they become problems.
• Operate fabrication equipment safely and effectively, including saws, welders, CNC equipment, routers, and finishing tools.
• Help maintain quality standards across projects from concept through final assembly.
• Support installations and field adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

Skills

Reading shop drawings

Spatial awareness

Mechanical intuition

Team collaboration

Craftsmanship

Problem solving

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

CNC equipment

Saws

Routers

Finishing tools

Job description

Gropen Inc. in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Mid-Level Fabricator to build custom signage, displays, and architectural elements. You’ll translate drawings into finished parts, select materials, and ensure fit, finish, and quality. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, problem-solving, and collaboration with designers and project teams.

The ideal candidate has solid fabrication skills, comfort with shop equipment, and a proactive approach to tackle fabrication challenges on diverse projects.