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Job Description Job Description Traverse City Shop Manager / Experienced Sign FabricatorCome Build Badass Signs With Us - and Lead the Shop That Makes Them HappenTraverse City-based Full-TimeAre you an experienced sign professional who can do more than just build? Do you take pride in precision, problem-solving, organization, and helping a team keep projects moving the right way?Good. Keep reading.Pro Image Design is a family-owned Michigan sign company - not a franchise, not corporate - and one of the state's leading providers of custom signage, vehicle graphics, and branding. We do everything in-house, from design and engineering to fabrication and installation.We're growing and looking for a skilled, driven Traverse City Shop Manager / Experienced Sign Fabricator who can work hands-on in fabrication while also helping lead the team, organize the shop, and keep projects moving efficiently from start to finish.This isn't a clipboard-only management role. It also isn't assembly-line work. This is skilled trade leadership - where your craftsmanship, communication, and ability to keep things on track all matter.This Job Is for a Certain Type of PersonYou'll love this role if you:Like variety and problem-solving - we rarely build the same thing twiceTake pride in clean craftsmanship, tight details, and quality workCan lead by example, not just by giving directionsEnjoy helping others stay focused, organized, and productiveUnderstand how to read drawings, build sheets, notes, and project detailsCan balance hands-on fabrication with shop leadershipWant to work for a family-owned company, not a corporate franchiseWant to build things you're proud of - and help others do the sameIf you're dependable, mechanically strong, detail-oriented, organized, and committed to quality, you'll fit right in.What You'll DoThis is a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on sign fabrication, team coordination, shop organization, quality control, and keeping production moving.You'll:Fabricate custom sign components using industry-standard methods and equipmentWork with aluminum, steel, acrylic, vinyl, substrates, and other sign materialsPerform cutting, shaping, assembly, prep, sanding, priming, finishing, and problem-solvingRead and follow blueprints, drawings, internal build sheets, and production notesHelp turn designs and engineered plans into finished, high-quality signsCoordinate daily shop workflow and help prioritize what needs to happen nextKeep projects moving through fabrication efficiently and accuratelyCommunicate with design, engineering, project management, installation, and leadershipHelp identify roadblocks before they become bigger problemsSupport, guide, and hold team members accountable in a respectful, productive wayMaintain clean, efficient, safe, and organized workspacesHelp uphold quality standards before projects leave the shopManage jobs using basic computer and design/production softwareSafely lift up to 75 lbs.Hold a valid Michigan driver's license with a clean recordSkills That Put You at the Front of the LineWe're especially interested if you bring experience with:Sign fabrication and in-house sign manufacturingShop leadership, team coordination, or production managementWelding and sheet metal fabrication - steel and aluminumShear, brake, and roll-form metal workAutomotive-style priming, sanding, and finishingReading blueprints, drawings, and internal build sheetsCNC fabrication equipment include routers, lasers, folders and channel letter bendersSign assembly and structural fabricationSolid working knowledge of CAD or design-related softwareMechanical problem-solving and custom fabricationWhat Makes This Role DifferentAt Pro Image Design, the shop manager is not someone sitting on the sidelines. This person is in the work, with the team, helping make sure projects are built right, stay organized, and keep moving.You'll be expected to lead by example, communicate clearly, solve problems, and help create a shop environment whe