Signage Fabrication Coordinator

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

This role is an in‑office position based at our Middlefield location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

Start Rate (Non-Negotiable): $38.31/hourly

Under the supervision of the Manager, Signage Services, the Signage Fabrication Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and providing efficient fabrication of all corporate signage requirements, graphics displays, and visual communication devices in a safe, timely, consistent and cost effective manner, and to provide for the safety of the shop environment and upkeep of material/sign stock inventory.
What will I be doing?

• Fabricates and produces finished signs, graphics, and visual communication products in-house to support customer experience, by means of offices’ hand tools, power tools, computer-controlled equipment, and substrates/materials inventory.
• Coordinates the production (. procurement and administration), of same through privately owned sign manufacturing companies and/or contractors
• Design and fabricate finished custom signage products from a variety of materials to suit enterprise needs.
• Develops, recommends, and revises signage design standards and procedures pertaining to sign-making design software, related peripherals, equipment and materials.
• Prepares respective project requirements and deliverables for distribution, as designed & specified by Signage Design Coordinators and/or as established by corporate sign design standards.
• Fabricates and produces finished products to meet visual communication requirements in corporate rail and bus commuter facilities, plant, and maintenance facilities. Ensures compliance with the GO Transit Sign Implementation Manual and Metrolinx’s DS-03 Wayfinding Design Standard, and internal user group requirements through production stage.
• Prepares tender document specifications for signage fabrication contracts for submission to Procurement and Contract Services for tendering. Assists Procurement and Contract Services during the tendering by providing direction to sign manufacturers on questions arising during tendering. Evaluates bids and recommends for approval the award of contracts.
• Investigates external signage production costs, as/when required, to ease workload demands (. mass production requirements), and meets various commitments/project schedules. Prepares respective fabrication drawings and details to suit.
• Facilitates procurement via corporate VISA card or requisition/ purchase order and prepares related tender specifications, for the acquisition of signs, decals, graphic displays, visual communication devices, and custom products, as well as tools, supplies and equipment. Provides technical support throughout the procurement process.
• Monitors the receipt of products and related expenditures (. invoices), and the redistribution of goods to internal customers (various GO Transit divisions and stakeholders).
• Liaises with internal departments regarding technical aspects and/or project deadlines.
• Designs and fabricates templates, jigs and fixtures as required to optimize production processes.
• Ensures that an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, hardware and finished stock items, . traffic signs, are available at all times.
• Ensures that all shop tools, machines, and computer-controlled equipment are in good working condition and safe for daily use.
• Defines, researches & develops recommendations towards the GO Transit Sign Implementation Manual and Metrolinx’s DS-03 Wayfinding Design Standard and manufacturing procedures as well as improvements to corporate signage infrastructure.
• Maintains timely communication with Signage Design Coordinators regarding custom sign fabrication and/or stock signage requirements for upcoming projects.
• Performs modifications and repairs to existing equipment and devices; coordination of same through external companies, when/as required.
• Operates and maintains offices’ digital production equipment (. vinyl cutter, aqueous printers, UV printers, and router table).
• Operates and maintains offices’ workshop and related equipment, including hand and power tools.
• Ensures that adequate inventory levels pertaining to substrates, production/installation materials and standard sign stock inventory, are maintained in compliance with established corporate signage design standards, capital and operating programs.
• Prepares, maintains, and upkeeps technical and production drawings and specifications utilized in the procurement and/or tender and fabrication processes.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to staff, when/as required.
• Installs and/or applies graphics on site as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Knowledge of machine shop, woodworking, Graphic production principles and practices normally attained through completion a related 2-year college diploma, with experience in digital and pre-press production systems, mechanics of materials and blueprint interpretation, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience providing a thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of digital production workflows.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a sign or metal fabrication shop environment with particular emphasis on fabrication and application techniques including CAD/CAM. Must have extensive knowledge in the properties and applications of a variety of materials including plastics, vinyls, metals and wood products. Must have a solid working knowledge of and proficiency in the use of various shop tools such as: saws, grinders, drill and punch presses, welders and sanders.
• Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” drivers licence and must meet corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Must be able to obtain the GO Transit Operator’s Permit.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication fundamentals and techniques, as well as materials used in the production of signage and graphics products. Good knowledge of signage installation and mounting methods to develop solutions supporting installation of produced signage, including use of industry-standard modular systems. Good knowledge of procurement and materials management including cost control, scheduling, standards, specifications, corporate policies and procedures and applicable contract legislation. Proficiency in the use of CAD/CAM software (. Adobe Creative Cloud, printer RIP software, CAM control software ) and related corporate computer applications is essential. Strong interpersonal & negotiating skills and analytical abilities are a must. Good written and oral communication skills and ability to work independently.

• Must have detailed working knowledge of WHMIS and Health and Safety Regulations.

Accommodation:Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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