Traffic Sign Fabricator - Korman Signs

Warren Whitney; Dumbarton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training on additional processes

Job summary

Korman Signs is seeking a Traffic Sign Fabricator to join our on-site production team in Richmond, Virginia. This hands-on role involves fabricating, applying, and assembling traffic signs according to customer specifications and safety standards.

You will work with a range of materials and equipment, gain exposure to multiple production processes, and collaborate with an experienced team to deliver quality signs for nationwide use.

Qualifications

• Dependeable, mechanically inclined, attentive to detail and hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Good math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble traffic signs per layouts using fabrication equipment.
• Lay out and apply vinyl film and reflective sheeting to sign blanks.
• Lift, position and finalize signs with hardware and bracing.
• Prepare sign blanks from aluminum, plastic and composite materials.
• Operate forklifts and cranes safely; maintain orderly work area.
• Cross-train on smaller signs and other production tasks.

Job description

Korman Signs is seeking a Traffic Sign Fabricator to join our production team. This is a hands‑on manufacturing position involved in the fabrication, application, and assembly of traffic signs, including large interstate and overhead guide signs used on roadways across the country.

In this role, you will work with a variety of materials, tools, and equipment to produce signs according to customer specifications and quality standards. You will have the opportunity to learn multiple parts of the sign manufacturing process while working alongside an experienced production team.

For more than 50 years, Korman Signs has manufactured traffic signs and work zone safety products at our Richmond, Virginia facility. Our manufacturing operation includes a wide range of equipment, including shears, saws, punch and turret presses, CNC routing equipment, forklifts, cranes, and other specialized machinery.

We take pride in producing quality products efficiently and safely while maintaining a professional, organized, and team‑oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Sign Fabrication: Process and assemble tiled layouts for traffic signs and large interstate guide signs using shears, saws, punch presses, turret presses, and CNC routing equipment.
• Material Application: Lay out and apply pressure‑sensitive vinyl film and reflective sheeting to aluminum, plastic, and composite sign blanks.
• Sign Assembly: Lift and position sign blanks on application tables to apply sign faces, legends, and reflective sheeting; assemble completed signs with bracing and hardware.
• Material Preparation: Fabricate sign blanks from larger sheets of aluminum, plastic, and composite material, including cutting, adding corner radiuses, punching holes, and deburring as required.
• Specialty Processing: Flame‑treat plastic substrates as required for the application of reflective sheeting to products such as barricades and signal backplates.
• Material Handling: Load and unload signs from storage racks and delivery trailers and properly secure signs for transportation.
• Quality Control: Take accurate measurements and follow work orders, drawings, and production instructions to ensure signs are fabricated correctly.
• Equipment and Work Area: Safely operate assigned equipment, including forklifts and cranes, and maintain an orderly work area.
• Cross‑Training: Assist with the application and production of smaller traffic signs and other production work as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

• Previous manufacturing or production experience is preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a production environment.
• Good hand‑eye coordination for application, fabrication, and assembly work.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and production instructions.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a production team.
• Dependable attendance and a consistent approach to quality and safety.
• Ability to lift and handle sign materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently reach, bend, stoop, and kneel while processing sign materials.
• Ability to climb trailer rungs and work at elevated heights when loading and securing signs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

This is an on‑site position at our Richmond, Virginia manufacturing facility.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage range of $18–$22 per hour, based on experience.
• Merit‑based bonus opportunities twice a year based on company performance.
• Benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance; profit sharing; paid time off; and paid holidays.
• Opportunities to learn additional production processes, equipment, and responsibilities.

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by October 2, 2026.

Korman Signs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.