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Job Description
About Us
Gropen, Inc., is a full-service, custom fabrication, architectural signage, and graphics firm in Charlottesville, VA.
For over 40 years we have developed a reputation for quality products and superior results. Our clients, both locally and nationally, include architects, landscape architects, real estate developers, park administrators, hospitals, and universities, for whom we provide smart, innovative, and effective solutions. We strive to maintain a friendly, supportive culture for people who want to work, learn, and enjoy what they do. This position offers opportunities for involvement in diverse project types and professional advancement in a team-oriented, dynamic culture.
This role requires some travel
What we're looking for
• Experience in construction, maintenance, or related fields
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Good organizational skills, mechanical ability, and proactive working habits
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and fast-moving atmosphere
• Manual and physical dexterity; physical demands can include heavy lifting (50 lbs.+)
• Valid driver's license is required
The perks!
• Full-time role
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• 401k plan
• Mon-Fri shift
Responsibilities
• Assist in thefabrication and installation of interior and exterior signs, graphics anddisplay
• Maintain a clean andsafe work environment while adhering to company safety protocols
• Work well withothers (both employees and our customers) and enjoy social interaction
• Work wellindividually, with minimal supervisor as required
• Assist in all stagesof fabrication from raw materials to assembly to finishing, as needed
• Ability to followwritten and verbal instruction
• Effective timemanagement, and ability to work overtime/weekends as needed to meet projectdeadlines
• Ability to thinkcreatively and apply results to safely and efficiently complete tasks
• Reliable, hardworking, and organized
How You'll Make a Difference
Assist and shadow the Fabrication Team with both quick-turn and high-level projects. Problem solves in-the-moment and overcomes obstacles. Meet deadlines and produce highly accurate signs and graphics while also collaborating and working closely with our installation, design, and project management teams.
Gropen, Inc., is a full-service, custom fabrication, architectural signage, and graphics firm in Charlottesville, VA.
For over 40 years we have developed a reputation for quality products and superior results. Our clients, both locally and nationally, include architects, landscape architects, real estate developers, park administrators, hospitals, and universities, for whom we provide smart, innovative, and effective solutions. We strive to maintain a friendly, supportive culture for people who want to work, learn, and enjoy what they do. This position offers opportunities for involvement in diverse project types and professional advancement in a team-oriented, dynamic culture.
This role requires some travel
What we're looking for
• Experience in construction, maintenance, or related fields
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Good organizational skills, mechanical ability, and proactive working habits
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and fast-moving atmosphere
• Manual and physical dexterity; physical demands can include heavy lifting (50 lbs.+)
• Valid driver's license is required
The perks!
• Full-time role
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• 401k plan
• Mon-Fri shift
Responsibilities
• Assist in thefabrication and installation of interior and exterior signs, graphics anddisplay
• Maintain a clean andsafe work environment while adhering to company safety protocols
• Work well withothers (both employees and our customers) and enjoy social interaction
• Work wellindividually, with minimal supervisor as required
• Assist in all stagesof fabrication from raw materials to assembly to finishing, as needed
• Ability to followwritten and verbal instruction
• Effective timemanagement, and ability to work overtime/weekends as needed to meet projectdeadlines
• Ability to thinkcreatively and apply results to safely and efficiently complete tasks
• Reliable, hardworking, and organized
How You'll Make a Difference
Assist and shadow the Fabrication Team with both quick-turn and high-level projects. Problem solves in-the-moment and overcomes obstacles. Meet deadlines and produce highly accurate signs and graphics while also collaborating and working closely with our installation, design, and project management teams.
