Fabricator/Welder

Ornamental Post; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 4% match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tools provided

Job summary

Ornamental Post & Panel is hiring a full-time Sign Fabricator/Welder in Pineville, NC to fabricate architectural signage and decorative traffic control components. The job is on-site with an hourly wage of $24–$30 based on experience.

Immediate hire, apply by November 30, 2026. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, fabricating aluminum signs, MIG welding, measuring and finishing, and ensuring weld quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding experience and aluminum welding proficiency.
• Must pass a welding and fabrication test.
• Able to read blueprints/drawings and measure precisely.
• Proficient with shop equipment and safe work practices.
• Forklift certification or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and specs for architectural signage.
• Fabricate aluminum signage and decorative components.
• MIG weld aluminum to assemble sign parts.
• Measure, cut, bend, and grind metal to exact specs.
• Ensure welds are clean, strong, and paint-ready.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Coordinate with production on deadlines and quality.

Skills

Welding

Aluminum welding

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Attention to detail

Forklift certification

Tools

Saws

Drill presses

Grinders

Brakes

Shears

Job description

Full-time · Pineville, NC (on-site) · $24–$30 per hour

Ornamental Post & Panel makes custom aluminum sign products for wholesale clients in the sign industry. We're hiring a full-time Sign Fabricator/Welder at our shop in Pineville, NC, to fabricate architectural signage and decorative traffic control components. This position is open for immediate hire, paying $24–$30 per hour based on experience. Apply by November 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and technical specifications for architectural signage
• Fabricate custom aluminum signage and decorative traffic control components
• MIG weld aluminum to assemble sign components
• Measure, cut, bend, and grind metal to exact specifications
• Make sure welds are clean, structurally sound, and ready for painting and finishing
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe
• Work independently and coordinate with the production team on deadlines and quality standards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding experience
• Experience welding aluminum
• Must pass a welding and fabrication test
• Proficiency with standard shop equipment such as saws, drill presses, grinders, brakes, and shears
• Able to read a tape measure accurately and do precise shop math
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Strong attention to detail
• Forklift certification or experience

Preferred

• 3 years of MIG welding experience

Working conditions

• In-person, on-site role in Pineville, NC 28134; must be able to commute
• Lift, move, and maneuver heavy metal materials and components
• Stand for extended periods and perform physical labor in a shop environment
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Health insurance, with 55% of employee coverage paid by the company
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• All tools provided

Ornamental Post & Panel is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.