Sign Fabricator D

WMATA; Hyattsville, Northern (MD, KY); Híbrido; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WMATA is seeking a skilled Sign Fabricator to perform in-house fabrication and on-site installation of signage across the Metro system. The role involves creating signs from scratch, refurbishing existing pieces, and ensuring adherence to the WMATA signage design manual.

Responsibilities include measuring, laying out, and fabricating complex signs, using vinyl plotters and large-format printers, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

Formación

• Experience in fabrication and installation of signs.
• Ability to read shop drawings and layouts.
• Familiarity with WMATA signage standards and design manuals.

Responsabilidades

• Fabricate signs from scratch using approved specifications and drawings.
• Repair, refurbish, and refinish defective signs.
• Install signs across rail and bus systems from ladders and scaffolding.
• Operate vinyl plotters, printers, and engraving equipment per safety practices.
• Measure and layout signs, verify dimensions, and ensure quality.

Conocimientos

Sign fabrication

Layout & measurement

Safety compliance

Herramientas

Vinyl plotters

Large format printers

Engraving/routing machines

Vector-based design software

Descripción del empleo

THIS JOB OPENING IS BEING USED TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANT POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION AT VARIOUS SHIFTS, LOCATIONS AND ASSIGNED DAYS OFF.

ORDER OF PREFERENCE: The selection for Maintenance and Construction is made on the basis of fitness and ability with preference given to: Maintenance and Construction District, System-Wide (L689), Authority-Wide and external candidates, respectively.

The Sign Fabricator is responsible for in-house technical fabrication of various sign types and the on-site installations of signage across Metro. Skilled in the production, fabrication and installation of vinyl products and other related signage, the incumbent produces signs of various sizes and colors, using a variety of materials and substrates that are in compliance with standards outlined in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail System Signage Design Manual.

Principal Job Duties

• Creates/Fabricates signage from scratch using approved sign specifications, shop drawings or other descriptions of signs.
• Fabricates, repairs, refurbishes and refinishes defective signs following approved layout/design procedures.
• Uses various vinyl plotters, large format digital printers, engraving/routing machines and vector-based design software and equipment.
• Installs signs throughout the Rail and Bus systems, working from ladders, scaffolding and manlifts.
• Operates and uses hand tools, portable power tools and related equipment required for installation tasks.
• Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points to layout signs for WMATA RAIL, BUS and support facilities. Verifies dimensions and alignments with measuring instruments and ensures established standards and requirements are met. Designs, lays out and fabricates complex signs and illustrations.
• Performs assignments according to requirements and ensures the highest quality and adherence to specifications.
• Uses proper forms and completes required documentation and reports regarding the installation, maintenance or modification of signs and directories. Prepares requisitions for parts and materials from supply storerooms and vendors. Ensures that equipment, systems and associated mechanical devices are maintained accordingly to manufacturers requirements and WMATA’s standards.
• Attends and passes the required safety training classes and continuously learns industry best practices for working safely and efficiently.

Other Duties

• Works safely and maintains a clean, orderly work environment.
• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.