Sign Fabricator D at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata) in Washington, DC | Kablio

Role

Description

sign fabrication

cnc programming

sign installation

safety compliance

documentation

emergency response

Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out signs for WMATA RAIL, BUS and support facilities. Verifies dimensions and alignments with measuring instruments and ensures established standards and requirements are met. Designs, lays out and fabricates complex signs and illustrations.
Uses proper forms and completes required documentation and reports regarding the installation, maintenance or modification of signs and directories. Prepares requisitions for parts and materials from supply storerooms and vendors. Ensures that equipment, systems and associated mechanical devices are maintained accordingly to manufacturers requirements and WMATA¿s standards.
Attends and passes the required safety training classes and continuously learns industry best practices for working safely and efficiently. Performs assignments according to WMATA safety requirements.
Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
May develop proposed specifications from general descriptions and draw or sketch requested signage or modifications.
Supports emergency response efforts to protect people and assets. Responds to and provides assistance during severe weather emergencies to ensure safety requirements are met or exceeded.
Installs signs throughout the Rail and Bus systems. Works from scaffolding and ladders and operates portable power tools, man lifts and other tools and equipment required for installation.
Fabricates, repairs, refurbishes and refinishes defective signs and directories following layout procedures and shop mathematics. Uses various vinyl plotters, large format and solvent printers, engraving and CNC routers, and Gerber design software and equipment.
Studies specifications, sketches or other descriptions of signs to be created or replaced and plans the computer numerical control (CNC) sequence of operations applying knowledge of sign fabrication, shop, mathematics, paint and surface properties and layout procedures.
Review of a current motor vehicle report

Requirements

driver's permit

high school

ged

background check

medical exam

2+ years

A valid motor vehicle operator's permit issued from jurisdiction of residence
High school diploma or possession a general equivalency diploma (GED)
Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
A minimum of two (2) years¿ experience performing satisfactorily the duties of a Sign Fabricator or related field
Skills and/or behavioral assessment

Benefits

Personal interview

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

skills and/or behavioral assessment
personal interview
verification of education, experience, certifications, and licenses

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal background check (a conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
medical examination including drug and alcohol screening (for safety-sensitive positions)
review of a current motor vehicle report

Company

Overview

Founded 1967

Year Established

The year the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was created.

90 Stations

Metrorail Stops

Number of stations across the extensive rail network.

100 Miles

Track Network

Total length of Metrorail tracks spanning the region.

WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually.
It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S.
The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area.
MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all.
WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies.
A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations.
Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.

Culture + Values

Recruit, hire and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution
Engagement, empowerment, and recognition: empower employees, promote collaboration, and continuously improve culture
Professional and technical skill development: invest in staff, expand career pathways and develop next‑gen leaders and technical experts
Implement strategic workforce planning to close talent and skill gaps through recruiting, retraining, and upskilling
Establish employee value proposition to position Metro as a great place to work and increase overall satisfaction
Execute succession planning to ensure business continuity and reduce uncertainty among staff
Create performance evaluation framework that supports engagement and recognition
Develop culture‑change strategy to increase engagement across the organization
Create an innovation incubator to foster creativity and reward ideas that improve safety, efficiency, processes, and reduce silos
Develop internal customer‑service strategy to enable better collaboration and boost external customer service

Environment + Sustainability

7.37b Cost

Zero-Emission Transition Cost

Total lifecycle cost for transitioning to a zero-emission fleet through FY 2055.

35,000 Vehicles

Equivalent Energy Savings

Annual energy savings from the Energy Action Plan, equivalent to removing 35,000 vehicles from the roads.

65m Investment

Energy Action Plan Funding

Total investment in the FY 2025 Energy Action Plan, aiming for significant annual energy and operational savings.

2m Savings

Annual Lighting Savings

Annual savings from Philips LED lighting retrofit since 2013.

Transition to 100% zero‑emission bus fleet by 2042 (accelerated from 2045)
Achieve 100% zero‑emission bus purchases by 2027
Have five of nine bus garages equipped for zero‑emission buses by 2031, first garage operational by 2027, all by 2041
Deploy 10 battery‑electric buses by 2024 as part of pilot and evaluation
Construct modern, efficient facilities following LEED standards
Implement solar carports generating clean energy, featuring LED lighting, security cameras and shaded parking
Pilot sustainability calculator in Trip Planner so riders can see carbon‑footprint reduction

Inclusion & Diversity

42% Female

Employee Diversity

Approximately 42% of the workforce consists of female employees, as reported on LinkedIn.

Recruit and hire a workforce that reflects the community served.
Value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition each person brings.
Respect and value employees, recognizing their essential contributions.
Equal-Opportunity Employer: Consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
Diverse workforce supports world-class transit service.
Ongoing recruitment plans include building diverse candidate pools.

Articles

Procurement and Contracting

Media Relations

MetroAlerts

Role

Description

sign fabrication

cnc programming

sign installation

safety compliance

documentation

emergency response

Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out signs for WMATA RAIL, BUS and support facilities. Verifies dimensions and alignments with measuring instruments and ensures established standards and requirements are met. Designs, lays out and fabricates complex signs and illustrations.
Uses proper forms and completes required documentation and reports regarding the installation, maintenance or modification of signs and directories. Prepares requisitions for parts and materials from supply storerooms and vendors. Ensures that equipment, systems and associated mechanical devices are maintained accordingly to manufacturers requirements and WMATA¿s standards.
Attends and passes the required safety training classes and continuously learns industry best practices for working safely and efficiently. Performs assignments according to WMATA safety requirements.
Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
May develop proposed specifications from general descriptions and draw or sketch requested signage or modifications.
Supports emergency response efforts to protect people and assets. Responds to and provides assistance during severe weather emergencies to ensure safety requirements are met or exceeded.
Installs signs throughout the Rail and Bus systems. Works from scaffolding and ladders and operates portable power tools, man lifts and other tools and equipment required for installation.
Fabricates, repairs, refurbishes and refinishes defective signs and directories following layout procedures and shop mathematics. Uses various vinyl plotters, large format and solvent printers, engraving and CNC routers, and Gerber design software and equipment.
Studies specifications, sketches or other descriptions of signs to be created or replaced and plans the computer numerical control (CNC) sequence of operations applying knowledge of sign fabrication, shop, mathematics, paint and surface properties and layout procedures.
Review of a current motor vehicle report

Requirements

driver's permit

high school

ged

background check

medical exam

2+ years

A valid motor vehicle operator's permit issued from jurisdiction of residence
High school diploma or possession a general equivalency diploma (GED)
Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
A minimum of two (2) years¿ experience performing satisfactorily the duties of a Sign Fabricator or related field
Skills and/or behavioral assessment

Benefits

Personal interview

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

skills and/or behavioral assessment
personal interview
verification of education, experience, certifications, and licenses

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal background check (a conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
medical examination including drug and alcohol screening (for safety-sensitive positions)
review of a current motor vehicle report

Company

Overview

Founded 1967

Year Established

The year the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was created.

90 Stations

Metrorail Stops

Number of stations across the extensive rail network.

100 Miles

Track Network

Total length of Metrorail tracks spanning the region.

WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually.
It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S.
The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area.
MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all.
WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies.
A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations.
Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.

Culture + Values

Recruit, hire and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution
Engagement, empowerment, and recognition: empower employees, promote collaboration, and continuously improve culture
Professional and technical skill development: invest in staff, expand career pathways and develop next‑gen leaders and technical experts
Implement strategic workforce planning to close talent and skill gaps through recruiting, retraining, and upskilling
Establish employee value proposition to position Metro as a great place to work and increase overall satisfaction
Execute succession planning to ensure business continuity and reduce uncertainty among staff
Create performance evaluation framework that supports engagement and recognition
Develop culture‑change strategy to increase engagement across the organization
Create an innovation incubator to foster creativity and reward ideas that improve safety, efficiency, processes, and reduce silos
Develop internal customer‑service strategy to enable better collaboration and boost external customer service

Environment + Sustainability

7.37b Cost

Zero-Emission Transition Cost

Total lifecycle cost for transitioning to a zero-emission fleet through FY 2055.

35,000 Vehicles

Equivalent Energy Savings

Annual energy savings from the Energy Action Plan, equivalent to removing 35,000 vehicles from the roads.

65m Investment

Energy Action Plan Funding

Total investment in the FY 2025 Energy Action Plan, aiming for significant annual energy and operational savings.

2m Savings

Annual Lighting Savings

Annual savings from Philips LED lighting retrofit since 2013.

Transition to 100% zero‑emission bus fleet by 2042 (accelerated from 2045)
Achieve 100% zero‑emission bus purchases by 2027
Have five of nine bus garages equipped for zero‑emission buses by 2031, first garage operational by 2027, all by 2041
Deploy 10 battery‑electric buses by 2024 as part of pilot and evaluation
Construct modern, efficient facilities following LEED standards
Implement solar carports generating clean energy, featuring LED lighting, security cameras and shaded parking
Pilot sustainability calculator in Trip Planner so riders can see carbon‑footprint reduction

Inclusion & Diversity

42% Female

Employee Diversity

Approximately 42% of the workforce consists of female employees, as reported on LinkedIn.

Recruit and hire a workforce that reflects the community served.
Value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition each person brings.
Respect and value employees, recognizing their essential contributions.
Equal-Opportunity Employer: Consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
Diverse workforce supports world-class transit service.
Ongoing recruitment plans include building diverse candidate pools.

Articles

Procurement and Contracting

Media Relations

MetroAlerts