Welder & Signage Fabricator
Omaha, NE
Welder & Signage Fabricator
Full Time • Omaha, NE
Join a team designing, manufacturing, and installing signage systems for some of the largest and most complex facilities in the country.
Welder & Signage Fabricator
Why 3FM?
3FM is a signage manufacturing, installation, and design company serving commercial, industrial, and construction clients across the country. Our work includes architectural signage, environmental graphics, wayfinding systems, and large-scale signage programs for complex facilities and campuses.
We are looking for a skilled Signage Fabricator with strong welding experience to join our production team in Omaha. This role is primarily focused on the fabrication of aluminum and steel signage components, frames, cabinets, structures, and custom assemblies.
The ideal candidate will be confident with MIG and TIG welding, comfortable working from detailed drawings, and capable of producing clean, accurate fabrication work. While welding is the primary focus, this position also includes general fabrication, electrical assembly, woodworking, finishing, and occasional installation support.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate aluminum and steel sign cabinets, frames, structures, brackets, and custom components
- Perform MIG and TIG welding with a focus on clean, accurate, production-quality welds
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, dimensions, shop drawings, and project specifications
- Measure, cut, fit, tack, weld, grind, and finish fabricated components to required tolerances
- Use metalworking equipment including saws, drills, grinders, shears, punches, and related shop tools
- Fabricate wood and composite components as needed using table saws, miter saws, routers, band saws, and similar equipment
- Assemble fabricated signage and related structural components
- Install, connect, and test low-voltage wiring, LED lighting, power supplies, and related signage components
- Inspect completed fabrication for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, fit, finish, and overall workmanship
- Coordinate with production, design, project management, and installation teams regarding fabrication requirements
- Maintain fabrication equipment, welding equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and organized condition
- Follow established safety procedures and use required PPE
- Assist with field installation of fabricated signage as needed
- Use tablets, computers, or other systems to review drawings and update project status when required
Skills and Qualifications
- Previous welding and metal fabrication experience
- Strong MIG welding skills
- TIG welding experience, particularly with aluminum
- Ability to read measurements, dimensional drawings, and fabrication details
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Comfortable fitting and assembling fabricated components prior to final welding
- Experience using common metalworking and fabrication tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to dimensional accuracy and finish quality
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a production team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment
- Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs. independently, with assistance for heavier or oversized items
- Basic computer and technology skills
Ideal candidates will also possess
- Extensive aluminum TIG welding experience
- Experience fabricating architectural signage, cabinets, frames, or custom metal assemblies
- Experience with steel and stainless-steel fabrication
- Experience with low-voltage electrical systems and LED lighting
- Experience with woodworking or composite fabrication
- Experience with HVLP paint equipment or finishing processes
- Experience operating CNC equipment or other advanced fabrication machinery
- OSHA 10 certification
- Previous field-installation experience
Prior signage experience is helpful but not required. Experienced welders and fabricators from automotive, structural, architectural metal, manufacturing, or similar industries are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% company match
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- Mileage reimbursement when applicable
Typical Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- Typical 8-hour workday
- Overtime may occasionally be required based on project schedules
Compensation: $21.50 - $34.00 per hour
3FM is a signage manufacturing, installation, and design company based in Omaha, Nebraska. We specialize in architectural, ADA, wayfinding, and environmental signage for commercial, industrial, and construction projects across the country and internationally.
A significant portion of our work supports large-scale data center and infrastructure projects, where signage can involve thousands of unique signs across highly complex facilities and campuses. Our team works across the full process - from planning and design through fabrication, production, installation, and project coordination.
We’re a hands-on company that values quality, problem-solving, accountability, and strong communication. Our projects are often complex, fast-moving, and highly collaborative, giving our team the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that are very different from traditional sign-shop work.
3FM continues to grow by taking on larger, more technically demanding projects while maintaining the flexibility and practical mindset of a smaller company.
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Paid Time Off
PTO begins accruing immediately
Retirement Savings Plan
Company match up to 3%
Advancement Opportunities
Opportunities to grow into higher-responsibility roles
Paid holidays
Enjoy paid major holidays, plus an additional floating holiday each year