Fabrication Assistant – Sign Company

Great Impressions Signs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Impressions Signs in Columbus is seeking a motivated Fabrication Assistant to join our hands-on team. You will support the fabrication and production of custom signs and graphics, learning on the job as you contribute to quality results.

No prior sign industry experience is required, and we are willing to train the right person. This is a great entry point into a skilled trade with room to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good listening skills and the ability to follow directions.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed.
• Welding experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with fabrication, construction, manufacturing, or the sign industry is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the fabrication and assembly of custom signs.
• Help prepare materials for production.
• Assist with cutting, drilling, sanding, painting, and general shop work.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow instructions and work closely with other team members.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving sign materials as needed.

Skills

Eager to learn

Strong attention to detail

Good listening skills

Dependable and punctual

Team player

Able to lift and move materials

Welding experience a plus

Experience in fabrication/manufacture

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Great Impressions Signs is looking for a motivated and dependable Fabrication Assistant to join our team. This is a hands‑on position supporting the fabrication and production of custom signs and graphics.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes pride in their work, and pays close attention to detail. Previous sign industry experience is not required—we are willing to train the right person.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the fabrication and assembly of custom signs.
• Help prepare materials for production.
• Assist with cutting, drilling, sanding, painting, and general shop work.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow instructions and work closely with other team members.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving sign materials as needed.

Qualifications:

• Eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good listening skills and the ability to follow directions.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced shop environment.
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed.
• Welding experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with fabrication, construction, manufacturing, or the sign industry is helpful but not required.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands and wants to learn a skilled trade. We offer hands‑on training and the opportunity to grow within the company.