Sign Fabricator D

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.

Skills

• Skill in operating CNC router, vinyl plotters, large format digital and solvent printers, Gerber design software and equipment as well as other vector design software and sign fabrication equipment.
• Skill in Composer/Art Path, Dimension 200 Router Engraver, Sabre 408.
• Skill in communication and interpersonal interaction engage courteously and effectively with supervisor, co-workers and other internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or possession a general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing satisfactorily the duties of a Sign Fabricator or related field.
• Minimum Certification/Licensure: A valid motor vehicle operator's permit.
• Preferred Qualifications: N/A.