What are the responsibilities and job description for the Letter Fabricator - 1st Shift position at Hilton Displays LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
The position of Letter Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication and assembly of channel letters or cabinets, light installation, and mounting of channel letters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Follow work order sheets and other necessary documents for product specification.
- Gather materials needed to start the letter fabrication process based on work order instructions.
- Utilize measurement instruments to measure and cut the necessary dimensions needed to create channel letters.
- Operate bending equipment, automatic stapler, and other machinery that assists in the letter formation process as well as assemble.
- Assist in lifting positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during fabrication.
- Perform spot and tack welding as needed to align and hold components together.
- Utilize hand and power tools such as saws, hammers, and screwdrivers to modify and finish off formation.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings and schematics
- Inspect the channel letter back produced by the router
- Weld and letter lock returns to channel letter backs
- Operate trim cap machine
- Glue trim cap to plastic
- Weld aluminum sheet
- Electrical wiring – 12-volt circuits and switch
- Install lights / wiring in channel letters
- Install power supplies and wiring to the raceway
- Test lighting installed in channel letters
- Ability to understand and make letter drill / mount patterns
- Maintain work area and machinery / tools in good working condition
- Operation of the following tools : metal shear, metal break, radial saws, ironworker, welder, band saw, jig saw, drills, grinders as well as other miscellaneous hand tools
- Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed.
- Follow the rules and regulations related to the safety of all employees working for the Company
Job Requirements
Education : Required training in vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or a high school diploma or GED.
Work Experience : Sign industry experience strongly preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sheet metal / steel fabrication industry. Experience with both aluminum and stainless steel. Be a quick learner and enjoy working on multiple different projects simultaneously.
