Signage Fabricator

Responsibilities

Operational Function
• Design and fabrication of signage structures for site installation at various locations. Fabrication will include but is not limited to welding and assembly of products / items using a wide variety of materials.
• Provide advice and guidance to clients where necessary in order to achieve the best result.
• Ensure that all machinery, tools and consumables are serviced, maintained, handled with care and accounted for at all times.
• Effective communication on production schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to when working (e.g. when working with power tools).
• Perform quality assurance checks on the final products before they are dispatched to customers, this may include but is not limited to prints, vehicle prints, internal and external signage, fabrication.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise when designing or fabricating and report any concerns to management.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ensure efficient maintenance and planning solutions to minimize cost and down time.
• Ordering of stock timeously to ensure continuation of work.
• Effective management of the machinery using quality control checks, aging, running costs, etc.
• Establish internal control measures to maintain and improve productivity.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc functions as required by management.

People
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with Team Members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influential skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production and customer order fulfilment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Compliance, risk and quality
• 100% compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures as well as relevant laws and regulations.

Growth and new markets/products
• New service offerings/ products directly related to Signage/Design.
• Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term and long-term goals of the company.
• Competitor intelligence and remain in touch with new signage solutions/new technology.

Qualifications
• Driver's License
• 5-years’ experience in MIG and TIG welding
• 1-year technical knowledge on printing and fabrication
• 3-years’ experience in boiler making