Graphic Designer & CNC Operator – Metal Fabrication

L&L Metal Fabrication; Tontitown (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and other ins.

Company pays 50% of health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

L&L Metal Fabrication in Tontitown, Arkansas is seeking a Graphic Designer / CNC Designer who blends creative design with practical manufacturing. You will work with our fabrication team to turn logos, signage concepts, and customer ideas into production-ready artwork for metal products.

This role combines screen work with hands-on CNC setup and operation after training. The ideal candidate has professional graphic design experience, proficiency in vector artwork, and comfort learning CNC

Qualifications

• Prior professional experience in graphic design.
• Strong experience creating and modifying vector artwork, logos, signage, or similar production-oriented designs.
• Proficiency with vector-design software such as Illustrator or CorelDRAW.
• Experience with SolidWorks or CAD software desirable.
• Ability to create precise, clean vector artwork.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify artwork for custom metal signs, logos, lettering, decorative pieces, and fabricated products
• Develop clean, accurate, production-ready vector files and CAD drawings
• Convert customer logos, sketches, images, and concepts into designs suitable for fabrication
• Prepare artwork and files for CNC manufacturing processes, including waterjet, plasma cutting, and laser engraving
• Create layouts, renderings, and design concepts for customer approval and production
• Work closely with project managers and fabrication personnel to ensure designs are visually strong, accurate, and manufacturable
• Review dimensions, materials, tolerances, mounting requirements, and other production details before releasing designs
• Make revisions based on customer feedback and production requirements
• Learn to set up and operate L&L's CNC equipment used to produce the designs you create
• Operate CNC equipment as needed to support production
• Perform basic machine setup, material loading/unloading, and routine operator maintenance after training
• Follow all established safety, quality, and equipment operating procedures
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Help improve design standards, file organization, and production workflows

Skills

Graphic design

Vector artwork

Manufacturing awareness

Creative design

Education

Graphic Design / CAD drafting degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CorelDRAW

SolidWorks

Job description

L&L Metal Fabrication in Tontitown, Arkansas is seeking a Graphic Designer / CNC Designer who blends creative design with practical manufacturing. You will work with our fabrication team to turn logos, signage concepts, and customer ideas into production-ready artwork for metal products.

This role combines screen work with hands-on CNC setup and operation after training. The ideal candidate has professional graphic design experience, proficiency in vector artwork, and comfort learning CNC