
Sign Shop Fabricator - ECC
Buffalo, NYFull-time$50K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Sign Shop Fabricator performs skilled fabrication and related work in SUNY Erie Community College’s sign shop. The role produces informational, wayfinding, and ADA signs, operates manual and power tools, and may supervise lower-level sign shop employees. Work is supervised by a Custodian of Building & Grounds. The position also participates in emergency snow removal and pavement installation and maintenance.
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Full job description
North Campus - Williamsville
Full time
J0003053
Department:
Building & Grounds (Maintenance & Housekeeping)
Salary/Hourly
$50,122.00 Annual
Union/Position Status:
AFSCME FT
Posting Closing Date:
November 13, 2026
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the evening before the posting closing date .
Please note that the posting will close at midnight (12:00 AM) on the posting closing date.
JOB DESCRIPTION
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves performing skilled sign fabrication and related tasks in an ECC sign shop. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Custodian of Building & Grounds. Supervision may be exercised over lower level sign shop employees. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
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Performs skilled fabrication work in the production of ECC informational signs;
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Operates a variety of manual and power tools including; roller applicator, vacuum applicator, metal shears, power shears, punch press, drill press, etc.;
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Designs and lays-out job orders for wayfinding and ADA signs for ECC;
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Assists with maintenance of sign shop traffic. counters and equipment;
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Cuts stencils, applies fabric to frames;
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Participates in emergency snow removal;
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Participates in pavement working installation and maintenance operations.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of the tools, techniques, methods and terminology used in sign fabricating shops; good knowledge of sign machine operations; good knowledge of computer operating systems, sign software; good knowledge of arithmetic, including measuring; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with others; industry and dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, supplemented by a course in mechanical drawing and one (1) year of experience working in a job-order sign fabricating shop.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License
NOTE: Job specific skills tests may be administered prior to appointment to determine ability to perform the assigned position.
NOTE : Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting ·full-time experience requirements
Contact Human Resources at (716) 851-1840 with any questions.
Our mission to offer quality education includes exposing our students to a diverse range of cultures, experiences and expertise. At SUNY Erie Community College, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
SUNY Erie Community College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or in the administration of any of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristics protected by law. This applies to all students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting the office listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.
The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies:
Civil Rights Compliance Officer
Legal Affairs Office
North Campus
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please contact:
New York Office
United States Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor,
New York, N.Y., 10005-25010;
Tel (646) 428-3800; Email: [email protected] .
SUNY Erie Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer, dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment at all three of our Western New York campuses. Ideal employees will be committed to facilitating the College’s student-first experience and career-focused education; and will embrace its mission to enrich its host communities through skill, service and partnership. Excellent health and benefits packages are comparable to offerings through similar county and New York State positions. Employees can take advantage of the College’s expansive Health & Wellness initiatives; and tuition-free college courses are available for both employees and their families.
SUNY Erie Fast Fact Sheet (https://issuu.com/sunyecc/docs/fast\_fact\_sheet?e=1821823/57671708)
How this job compares
Set against the 347 open Fabricator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50K/yr
- US median$50–85K/yr25 salary ranges
This rate, $50K, is 24% below the US median midpoint ($66K) — in the lowest quarter of Fabricator salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 16 open Fabricator jobs in New York and 347 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Fabricator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (171 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 130 of the 347 open Fabricator jobs (37%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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