Journeyman Sign Fabricator

YESCO•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Company Overview YESCO is North America’s largest sign company, with over 100 years of experience designing, manufacturing, and installing some of the world’s most iconic signs, including the legendary “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. As a family-owned business, our legacy is built on craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Our employees are industry leaders who value teamwork, creativity, and delivering exceptional quality to our customers. At YESCO, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills are recognized, and your contributions help shape the future of our industry. The Mission (General Purpose) This high-impact position is for a lead fabricator ready to step up and own complex projects. Under general supervision, you will fabricate high-quality sheet metal signs efficiently and effectively. You will also coordinate, delegate, and provide critical oversight on sheet metal projects, ensuring quality and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

4–5 years of demonstrated experience in Sign Fabrication or a closely related metal fabrication field.
Must possess current 3G and 4G Welding Certifications, with demonstrated expertise in 3g aluminum welding.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply detailed specification documents, government coding information, safety rules, and procedural manuals.
Proficiency in geometric and algebraic calculations.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively communicate and supervise employees.
Must be able to meet production goals while ensuring the highest quality standards.
Ability to safely move materials, equipment, and completed projects.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and delegate fabrication tasks to team members (helpers and apprentices) to ensure all department deadlines and expectations are consistently met.
Review plans and diagrams for accuracy. Operate metal cutting and welding equipment to precisely create sign components, ensuring all cuts are consistent with job specifications.
Operate welding equipment to join sign parts. Layout, bend, and shape materials for covering sign structures using brakes or by hand. Perform final assembly by drilling, riveting, screwing, or gluing sign parts together.
Plan and prepare materials to minimize waste. Conduct quality control checks, sand, grind, polish, and clean cut materials. Perform prepainting and wiring preparation, including cleaning and labeling of parts. Perform minor paint touch-ups and final detailing.
Implement and maintain rigorous quality control and safety standards throughout the material handling, cutting, and welding processes.
Train and mentor sheet metal helpers and apprentices according to YESCO apprenticeship standards.
Oversee material inventory, ensuring the department has adequate parts and materials to complete projects.
Oversee preventative maintenance and minor repairs for department equipment.
Interact daily with employees and supervisors to discuss project status and coordination.