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Overall position description with general areas of responsibility:

A team leader has a full understanding of the task at hand and is responsible for delegating the tasks to a qualified individual for the job.  This position is responsible for prioritizing, organizing, delegating, assembling, moving, staging and processing materials within the assembly department.  In addition, this individual will be responsible for training and reviewing the work of team members to meet the established standards.

Essential Functions of The Job

• Fabricating Channel Letters with and without LED lighting
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining the job orders and their priority.
• Determines proper assembly requirements if paperwork is unclear.
• Prioritizes workload of team members to meet shipping deadlines.
• Gives clear instruction to others in the assembly area.
• Maintains inventory levels of all items required for assembly.
• Completes tasks designated by production coordinator to meet production deadlines.
• Attends bi-weekly production meetings and interacts with other departments as needed to achieve proper scheduling.
• Checks for accuracy throughout the assembly process, including size, color, quantities and quality.
• Assures the work area and aisles around them are kept clean and free of debris.
• Keeps WIP (work in process) materials organized and in designated areas.
• Responsible for maintenance of tools.
• Manages multiple projects at the same time and stays focused and on task.
• Other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.
• Able to stay calm in times of crisis management.
• Perform all job duties using standard safety practices and D|Fab safety standards.
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns to supervisor.
• Responsible for following all company policies as stated in the D|Fab employee handbook.
• Willingness to work flexible and overtime hours as needed.
• Some Saturdays are required and OT in excess of 50 hours during months of March-November is required.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Carpentry build skills
• General mechanical inclination.
• Experience with Fabricating Channel Letters with and without LED lighting
• Able to initiate ideas and problem solve.
• Have a general understanding of signage and graphics materials, substrates and manufacturing processes
• Great attention to detail with a goal-driven attitude.
• Strong comprehension and analytical abilities.
• Good computer and mathematical skills preferred.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds of material on a regular basis.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements.
• Safety glasses must be worn at all times while in the shop.

Do you have clearance to work?

• Authorization to work in the United States

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Days/Hours: 2^nd shift: 2:30pm-1am, M-Th.  OT Fridays/and/or Saturdays

Location: Madison Heights, MI

About the Company

D|Fab is a MI-based design, decor manufacturing and installation company in operation since 1973.  We are an industry leader in branded environments and expressions. Our purpose is to facilitate extraordinary customer experiences using creativity and innovative solutions. Our success and industry recognition are the result of our team’s amazing work ethic, customer service, and relentless curiosity that drives innovation. Our work is fast-paced, and our standards are high. We are many parts that work and learn together, creating forward-thinking solutions for our customers. We cultivate a work environment that is welcoming, fulfilling, personal growth-oriented and safe.

Areas of Expertise

Environmental Design & Décor Engineering, Décor, Signage & Architectural Alternatives, Technology & Craftsmanship-based Manufacturing, Project Management & Installation.

Essential Functions of The Job

• The Vinyl Graphics Applicator is responsible for producing quality vinyl-based graphics and sign faces using proper layout techniques and by applying pressure sensitive vinyl or transmask.
• Use of tools & equipment to produce finished products.
• Layout, cut, weed, tape and apply pressure sensitive vinyl to various substrates.
• Apply, prepare, and remove transmask.
• Read and interpret drawings accurately.
• Measure accurately for layouts, cutting, and application.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of work area.
• Other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.
• Perform all job duties using standard safety practices and D|Fab safety standards.
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns to supervisor.
• Responsible for following all company policies as stated in the D|Fab employee handbook.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2+ years of production experience, preferred.
• 2 years vinyl application experience required.
• Experience operating an industrial sewing machine (banners, etc.) – preferred.
• Comfortable in a hands-on role and working in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and organized.
• Able to work overtime with short notice. Some Saturday work will be required.
• This position requires some evening and weekend hours.
• High school diploma.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Communicate and work well with others.
• Reliable transportation.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds of material on a regular basis.
• Safety glasses must be worn at all times while in the shop.

Do you have clearance to work?

• Authorization to work in the United States.

Submit Resume

Days/Hours: 1st shift M-F 6am-2:30pm; OT Saturdays

Location: Madison Heights, MI

About the Company

D|Fab is a MI-based design, decor manufacturing and installation company in operation since 1973.  We are an industry leader in branded environments and expressions. Our purpose is to facilitate extraordinary customer experiences using creativity and innovative solutions. Our success and industry recognition are the result of our team’s amazing work ethic, customer service, and relentless curiosity that drives innovation. Our work is fast-paced, and our standards are high. We are many parts that work and learn together, creating forward-thinking solutions for our customers. We cultivate a work environment that is welcoming, fulfilling, personal growth-oriented and safe.

Areas of Expertise

Environmental Design & Décor Engineering, Décor, Signage & Architectural Alternatives, Technology & Craftsmanship-based Manufacturing, Project Management & Installation.

Essential Functions of The Job

• The Vinyl Graphics Applicator is responsible for producing quality vinyl-based graphics and sign faces using proper layout techniques and by applying pressure sensitive vinyl or transmask.
• Use of tools & equipment to produce finished products.
• Layout, cut, weed, tape and apply pressure sensitive vinyl to various substrates.
• Apply, prepare, and remove transmask.
• Read and interpret drawings accurately.
• Measure accurately for layouts, cutting, and application.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of work area.
• Other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.
• Perform all job duties using standard safety practices and D|Fab safety standards.
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns to supervisor.
• Responsible for following all company policies as stated in the D|Fab employee handbook.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2+ years of production experience, preferred.
• 2 years vinyl application experience required.
• Experience operating an industrial sewing machine (banners, etc.) – preferred.
• Comfortable in a hands-on role and working in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and organized.
• Able to work overtime with short notice. Some Saturday work will be required.
• This position requires some evening and weekend hours.
• High school diploma.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Communicate and work well with others.
• Reliable transportation.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds of material on a regular basis.
• Safety glasses must be worn at all times while in the shop.

Do you have clearance to work?

• Authorization to work in the United States.

Submit Resume

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.  OT is required and some Saturdays will be required during busy months of March/April through Nov. Dec.

Location: Madison Heights, MI

About the Company

D|Fab is a MI-based design, decor manufacturing and installation company in operation since 1973.  We are an industry leader in branded environments and expressions. Our purpose is to facilitate extraordinary customer experiences using creativity and innovative solutions. Our success and industry recognition are the result of our team’s amazing work ethic, customer service, and relentless curiosity that drives innovation. Our work is fast-paced, and our standards are high. We are many parts that work and learn together, creating forward-thinking solutions for our customers. We cultivate a work environment that is welcoming, fulfilling, personal growth-oriented and safe.

Areas of Expertise

Environmental Design & Décor Engineering, Décor, Signage & Architectural Alternatives, Technology & Craftsmanship-based Manufacturing, Project Management & Installation.

Essential Functions of The Job

• Employee is responsible for reviewing orders and fabricating required décor items in time to meet scheduled ship dates.
• Employee will proactively inventory components needed and coordinate with other departments for parts and materials to ensure he/she has all components to fulfill each order, on time.
• Employee will notify purchasing and management if inventory of raw stock and other components are running low.
• Employee will keep work areas clean and organized.
• If workload dictates, employee will also communicate needs to direct supervisor and/or management for assistance to ensure deadlines are met.
• Employee is required to work overtime hours when business dictates.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to solder LED strip lights and install them on signage and channel letters.
• Ability to use power drill, power nailer, staplers, tape guns, etc..
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions as well as shop drawings.
• Ability to read and understand tape measure.

Décor items employee is responsible for:

• Primary focus will be on fabricating Channel Letter/LED signage with use of an Accu bend machine.
• Assembling various décor/signage items from start to finish (NOT assembly line automotive-type work)

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds of material on a regular basis.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements.
• Wears safety glasses at all times while in shop and respirator as required for certain tasks.

Do you have clearance to work?

• Authorization to work in the United States.

Submit Resume

Overall position description with general areas of responsibility:

The primary functions of a Junior Décor and Signage Estimator are to support Sales, Purchasing & Architectural Design Project Managers by creating cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased materials, labor, and other construction-related activities.

Essential functions of a Junior Décor and Signage Estimator:

• Work with other Estimators to utilize plans, specifications, and knowledge of controls/construction industry to analyze project needs and compile detailed cost estimates.

• Analyze and help make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

• Responsible for the take-off and pricing of materials to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, options, etc.
• Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that may occur on various projects.
• Develops the scope of work for subcontractors.
• Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials/services.
• Responsible for participating in job pre-bid meetings with Account Managers to review scope, strategy, etc.
• Maintains competitive advantage by staying current with industry standards.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Creation & analyzation of cost and profit margins as it relates to means & methods of item creation for single and rollout pricing.
• Understanding the project/program and its requirements
• Determining key variables for cost and other estimates
• Perform risk analysis reconciliation of completed projects.

Skills and Experience:

• Use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting (primarily Excel)
• Proven experience in a data driven position
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles
• Basic knowledge of or ability to quickly learn research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas
• Exquisite math and IT ability with an analytical mindset
• Resourcefulness and ability to track down information quickly and accurately
• Ability to learn quickly and prepare estimates in the proprietary format
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with ability to lead meetings
• Maintains high level of professionalism at all levels
• Commitment to detail and strong sense of urgency
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Must be well organized and possess problem solving skills
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates is a plus.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
• Negotiation experience
• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced team environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Thoroughness and reliability
• Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite software (excel, word)
• BSc/BA in engineering, construction science or relevant discipline would be an asset
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) will be an asset
• 3+ years’ experience in construction/ millwork/ exhibit or signage estimating

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Willingness to learn and be mentored (no prior estimating experience required but would be a ‘nice to have’)
• Basic Excel spreadsheet working knowledge
• Ability to ask questions to seek understanding on tasks unsure of
• Ability to project manage and be detailed-oriented
• Prior field experience /practical knowledge of retail design/architecture/installation a plus
• Ability to demonstrate a high-level of organization
• Ability to demonstrate prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to offer solutions and think outside the box
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction or another related field preferred but not required
• Driven to grow with the company
• Practical knowledge of /skill set in construction regarding directional signage, graphics and themed interiors
• Basic knowledge of 3D design software such as AutoCAD, 3D modeling tools (how things are built)
• Has a strong thought processes for build methods and 3D visualization and installation
• Ability to read and understand basic architectural/ shop drawings
• A keen mind that pays strong attention to detail and has the ability to visualize design for manufacturing across a diverse set of projects
• A compelling interest in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with various building materials (woods, acrylics, metal fabrication, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of signage, exhibits, décor and millwork manufacturing and fabrication techniques, tools and materials Recommended
• Possible site visits on local projects during construction to address problem issues as they arise.

Working conditions

• Office/desk position; working heavily on a computer with some collaboration in shop with various team members.
• This position may require some evening and weekend hours.
• Safety glasses must be worn at all times when working with team members on the shop floor.

Direct reports

• None

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