Fabricator — Custom Signage

Intuit Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Ongoing training and career growth

Modern equipment

Job summary

Hayes Design Co. is seeking a Sign Fabricator to craft custom signs and assemblies for a variety of projects in the Midwest. You will read shop drawings, optimize layouts, and fabricate components with precision.

Ideal candidates have hands-on fabrication experience, strong problem solving, and a proven eye for detail. The role includes using metal and plastic materials, meeting schedules, and maintaining a safe workspace on site.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred (sign industry experience is a plus).
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Ability to use hand tools and fabrication equipment safely.
• Able to lift 75+ pounds and work on your feet throughout the day.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Welding or electrical experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom signs using aluminum, ACM, steel, plastics, acrylic, and other sign materials.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and production work orders.
• Assemble channel letters, cabinets, monument signs, dimensional letters, and architectural signage.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, routers, brakes, shears, welders, and power tools.
• Measure, cut, drill, route, assemble, and finish materials with precision.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure every project meets Hayes Design Co.'s standards.
• Work closely with the production manager and installation team to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with packaging and preparing signs for shipment or installation.

Skills

Read blueprints

Fabrication experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Hand tools use

Lift 75+ lbs

Team player

Forklift experience

Welding/Electrical exp

Job description

Build Signs That Stand Out

At Hayes Design Co., we create custom signage that helps businesses make a lasting first impression. From large monument signs and channel letters to custom architectural signage, our team takes pride in building high-quality products that are seen across the Midwest.

We're looking for a Sign Fabricator who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and taking pride in producing quality craftsmanship. If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoy building things that last, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Fabricate custom signs using aluminum, ACM, steel, plastics, acrylic, and other sign materials.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and production work orders.
• Assemble channel letters, cabinets, monument signs, dimensional letters, and architectural signage.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, routers, brakes, shears, welders, and power tools.
• Measure, cut, drill, route, assemble, and finish materials with precision.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure every project meets Hayes Design Co.'s standards.
• Work closely with the production manager and installation team to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with packaging and preparing signs for shipment or installation.

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred (sign industry experience is a plus).
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Ability to use hand tools and fabrication equipment safely.
• Able to lift 75+ pounds and work on your feet throughout the day.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Welding or electrical experience is a plus but not required.

The Ideal Candidate

Our best Sign Fabricators demonstrate:

• High attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Strong personal accountability - they own mistakes and fix them.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure.
• Dependability and consistency.
• A desire to continuously improve their skills.
• Pride in producing work that exceeds customer expectations.

Why Hayes Design Co.?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
• Modern equipment and professional work environment
• Stable, growing company with over 80 years of industry experience
• Work on exciting projects for hospitals, universities, sports venues, municipalities, and national brands

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Stand, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
• Work safely around fabrication machinery and power tools.
• Wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures.