What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabricator Class A position at Pattison ID?
SETTING
Pattison ID is a highly successful, North American Company growing organically and through ongoing acquisitions. It is one of the world’s largest sign and physical branding element companies, with six (6) manufacturing facilities, eight (8) sales and operations offices and over 1000 employees across North America. Pattison ID has many segments, such as Signage, Architecture, Digital, Maintenance and Leasing.
The company is dedicated to absolute customer satisfaction and the ultimate quality in its products and services. The culture of the company is focused on performance and accountability and supports employee empowerment and development.
The company operates independently within The Jim Pattison Group, headquartered in Vancouver, and comprised of over 800 locations worldwide. The Jim Pattison Group is broadly based across the automotive, media, packaging, food sales and distribution, magazine distribution, entertainment, export, and financial industries. With sales of over $19 billion and more than 59,000 employees, the Jim Pattison Group is the second-largest private company in Canada.
OVERVIEW:
The Class A Fabricator is a senior-level role responsible for the fabrication and assembly of complex, custom signage, and sheet metal products. This position serves as a technical expert and safety leader within the department, ensuring high-quality production standards while training and mentoring team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead safety initiatives by identifying, correcting, and preventing workplace hazards
- Train and mentor employees on safe work practices, equipment use, and fabrication processes
- Interpret and execute work from complex shop drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation with full independence
- Fabricate and assemble advanced custom signage, including architectural, multi-part, and non-standard designs
- Apply advanced welding and fabrication techniques in accordance with certifications and industry standards
- Ensure all work meets quality expectations, specifications, and production timelines
- Support continuous improvement efforts and promote best practices across the fabrication team
Qualifications:
- OSHA 10 certification required
- Certification in welding or sign fabrication (internal or external)
- Extensive experience in sheet metal and/or sign fabrication
- Advanced ability to read and interpret technical drawings and shop documentation
- Proven ability to train, mentor, and lead others in a production environment
Core Competencies:
- Safety leadership
- Advanced fabrication skills
- Technical expertise
- Attention to detail and quality
- Communication and team development
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, or move throughout a production or fabrication facility.
- Ability to lift and handle materials or samples weighing up to 25 lbs.