Hands-On Signage Fabrication Shop Manager

Strategic Factory; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Strategic Factory is seeking a Signage Shop Fabrication Manager to lead daily fabrication operations while actively participating in welding, assembly, and finishing tasks.

You will plan production, schedule priorities, supervise staff, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with Project Managers and Signage Engineers to deliver projects on time in a fast-paced, on-site production facility. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in signage production or fabrication, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency with aluminum welding (MIG), Spray Painting and finishing techniques.
• Strong ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Read blueprints/shop drawings, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fabrication and participate in welding, assembly, finishing.
• Plan, schedule and oversee daily production to meet deadlines.
• Assign work, monitor progress and adjust workloads.
• Interpret shop drawings to ensure signage meets specifications.
• Supervise and mentor fabrication staff while working with the team.
• Lead daily production meetings to communicate priorities.
• Support hiring, performance reviews, and employee development as needed.
• Foster safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Signage fabrication

Team leadership

Aluminum welding

Spray painting

Blueprint reading

Communication

Tools

SketchUp

Job description

The Strategic Factory is seeking a Signage Shop Fabrication Manager to lead daily fabrication operations while actively participating in welding, assembly, and finishing tasks.

You will plan production, schedule priorities, supervise staff, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with Project Managers and Signage Engineers to deliver projects on time in a fast-paced, on-site production facility. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and adherence to OSHA standards.