We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Shop Fabricator to join our custom signage and fabrication team.

Previous signage experience is not required. We will train the right person on our materials, equipment and production processes.

However, applicants should already have practical hands-on experience using common shop and power tools and be comfortable measuring, cutting, drilling, fastening and assembling physical components.

This is a good opportunity for someone with an existing fabrication or trades foundation who wants to expand their skills in a professional custom-production environment.

What You'll Do

Our projects change from day to day. You may be assembling a sign in the morning, preparing parts for paint in the afternoon and installing LEDs on the next project.

Typical responsibilities include:

- Measure, mark, cut, drill, sand and assemble fabricated components
- Work with aluminum, acrylic, plastics, wood products and composite materials
- Use common shop machinery and handheld power tools
- Follow basic drawings, dimensions and fabrication instructions
- Prepare surfaces through sanding, cleaning and masking
- Assist with spray finishing and inspect parts for surface defects
- Install simple low-voltage LED components and wiring
- Check your own work for accuracy, alignment, fit and finish
- Keep tools, machines and work areas clean and organized
- Assist with material handling and general production as required

Shop Equipment

Applicants should already have experience with some of the following:

- Mitre saw
- Table saw
- Track saw
- Router or router table
- Drill press
- Power drills and impact drivers
- Sanders and other common handheld power tools

You do not need experience with every machine listed. Training will be provided on unfamiliar equipment and on our specific shop procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

You should already be able to:





- Read and use a tape measure accurately
- Mark and transfer dimensions
- Use drills, drivers and basic power tools confidently
- Change drill bits, driver bits and common tool accessories
- Identify common fasteners and driver types
- Drill and fasten components accurately
- Safely set up material for basic cutting, drilling and sanding operations
- Follow simple drawings, sketches and dimensions
- Recognize poor alignment, incorrect fit or obvious finishing defects
- Work safely and responsibly around machinery and power tools

Previous practical hands-on experience is required.

Relevant experience may come from:

- Fabrication or manufacturing
- Construction or renovation
- Woodworking or cabinetry
- Automotive or mechanical work
- Metalworking
- Millwork
- Installation
- Maintenance or repair
- Exhibit or set fabrication
- Prototyping
- Other hands-on trades or production environments

Formal trade certification is not required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

- Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with their hands
- Detail-oriented and takes pride in clean, accurate work
- Reliable and able to follow through on assigned tasks
- Able to learn a process after demonstration and become increasingly independent
- Comfortable receiving feedback and correcting work when required
- Able to use basic problem-solving skills before immediately asking for assistance
- Willing to ask questions when something is genuinely unclear or unsafe




- Comfortable moving between different fabrication tasks throughout the day

We are happy to teach you how we fabricate signs and use our specific equipment.

We expect applicants to already understand the fundamentals of tools, measuring, cutting, drilling and assembly.

Physical Requirements

- Able to safely lift and handle approximately 40–50 lb
- Comfortable standing and working on your feet for much of the day
- Comfortable working in an active fabrication environment around machinery, power tools, dust and noise

Why This Role

This is not repetitive assembly-line production. Our work is custom, and projects regularly involve different materials, construction methods and fabrication challenges.

For someone who already enjoys making physical things, this role offers the opportunity to build broader experience across custom fabrication, finishing, assembly and illuminated signage.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you have a portfolio or any sample of work? Can you please specify details on this project.
- Do you have photos or videos of the projects you have fabricated ? This is important and we will only be replying to applications who can provide Proof Of Work.
- Are you able to repeatedly lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs throughout the workday, with or without a reasonable accommodation?
- This position requires working on-site in an active workshop environment that involves regular exposure to [e.g., airborne dust, loud noises, fumes, heavy machinery]. Are you able to safely perform the essential functions of the job in this workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation?

Experience:

- Fabrication: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Fabrication Technician – Signage & Custom Fabrication (Burnaby)
🏢 Can-Design
📍 Burnaby