Experienced Aluminum Welder and Fabricator

Overview Build clean aluminum work that people actually see. If you’re a skilled aluminum welder who takes pride in tight fit-ups, clean beads, and fabrication that holds up, we want to talk. 4D Signworx, LTD is a Houston sign manufacturer established in 1968 — still busy and growing in 2026. We’re adding experienced Aluminum Welders/Fabricators to help produce high-quality sign cabinets, frames, and structural components. Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Screen. No exceptions. What you’ll be welding & building This is real aluminum fabrication—measured, squared, and finished. You’ll work on: • Aluminum sign cabinets (skins, returns, frames, backs) • Structural frames and supports (brackets, tube/angle assemblies, stiffeners) • Fit-up and assembly work where straight, square, and clean matters • Prep and finishing: cutting, grinding, deburring, and final QC before the job moves to paint/assembly What we’re looking for (you) We’re specifically looking for welders who can consistently produce professional aluminum work: Required • Proven aluminum welding experience (MIG and/or TIG) • Ability to produce clean, consistent welds with minimal grinding and rework • Strong layout and fit-up skills: measuring, squaring, clamping, and building to spec • Ability to read and follow basic fabrication drawings and tape/scale measurements • Comfortable using common fab tools (saws, grinders, drill press, brakes, etc.) • Reliable, safety-minded, and able to work in a production shop environment Strongly preferred • Experience welding thin-to-medium gauge aluminum (sign work often isn’t heavy plate) • Experience fabricating sign cabinets or similar precision assemblies • Ability to troubleshoot warping, burn-through, and distortion—and adjust technique accordingly What you’ll do day-to-day • Weld aluminum components for sign structures and cabinets (MIG and/or TIG depending on the job) • Perform fit-up, tack, weld-out, and final finishing to shop standards • Verify dimensions and tolerances; keep assemblies square and true • Work with the production lead to hit deadlines without sacrificing quality • Maintain a clean work area and follow PPE and shop safety requirements Work environment & physical requirements • Fabrication shop environment (noise, dust, lifting, moving materials) • Standing/bending/lifting throughout the day • Ability to lift 50–75 lbs with assistance when needed Pay, schedule, and benefits • Pay: Competitive, based on aluminum welding skill level, Typically $30-35 an hour. • Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with overtime as needed • All tools supplied by employer Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • Paid time off • Professional development assistance Application Question(s): • Do you have experience in the Sign Manufacturing Industry? • Can you pass a thorough background check? • Can you pass a complete drug screen? Experience: • Aluminum Welding: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person