What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabricator Class C 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 Fabricator – Class C is a developing production team member responsible for supporting fabrication activities while building foundational skills in signage manufacturing. This role demonstrates a basic understanding of fabrication techniques, safety practices, and technical documentation, while performing tasks with limited supervision and guidance.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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 Fabricator – Class C is a developing production team member responsible for supporting fabrication activities while building foundational skills in signage manufacturing. This role demonstrates a basic understanding of fabrication techniques, safety practices, and technical documentation, while performing tasks with limited supervision and guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain awareness of workplace hazards
- Perform basic sheet metal fabrication tasks in support of production
- Read and interpret shop documentation and job travelers independently
- Read and work from technical drawings with guidance
- Operate fabrication equipment safely with limited supervision
- Assist in constructing basic sign types according to specifications
- Utilize MIG welding for light aluminum fabrication
- Fabricate simple plastic parts with assistance as required
- Assist with installation of ACM (Aluminum Composite Material) onto structures
- Support accurate material tracking and transactions within the MES system with guidance
- Inspect work to ensure it meets quality and production standards
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in alignment with 5S standards
- Basic understanding of sheet metal fabrication techniques
- Ability to read and follow shop documentation and work instructions
- Developing ability to interpret technical drawings
- Familiarity with fabrication tools and equipment
- Basic MIG welding experience (light aluminum preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Understanding of workplace safety practices
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow direction
- Willingness to learn and develop within a manufacturing setting
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.