Production Drafter - Sign Industry

Signtech

San Diego, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26–$35
SKILLS
Architectural Services, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CorelDraw, Detail Oriented, Metal Manufacturing, Network Routers, Problem Solving Skills, Restaurant, Retail, SolidWorks, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
San Diego, California
POSTED
30+ days ago
Now Hiring in San Diego: Sign Detailer / Engineer ($26–$35/hr. DOE) – Put your SolidWorks skills to work creating custom signs seen across the United States and beyond!
Sign Detailer / Engineer – Custom Signage
$26–$35/hr. (Depending on Experience) | Full-Time | San Diego, CA

Turn Your Designs into Reality:
Do you love the idea of seeing your shop drawings and CNC files become full-scale, illuminated signs for brands everyone recognizes? At Signtech, you’ll do exactly that. From national banks to restaurants and retail, we build fast, custom, and proudly in-house — and we’re looking for someone ready to be a key part of our engineering team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We don’t just offer a job — we offer a career where you can grow, create, and make an impact.
  • Competitive Pay: $26–$35/hr. (DOE) — equivalent to $54K–$72K+ annually, plus bonuses.
  • 401(k) with up to 20% Company Match – unmatched in our industry.
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD.
  • Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays.
  • Work on Projects You’ll Actually See in the Real World (check out our portfolio).

What You’ll Do:
  • Draft detailed fabrication/shop drawings.
  • Program CNC router files (EnRoute).
  • Build 3D assemblies in SolidWorks that bring custom signage to life.
  • Collaborate closely with design, fabrication, and install teams.
  • Select materials & fastening methods to meet specs and code.
  • Adjust drawings as needed from the field or permitting.

What You Bring:
  • 2+ years in signage, metal fabrication, or related detailing/engineering.
  • Strong SolidWorks skills (this will be central to your role).
  • Skilled in CAD and CNC programming.
  • Familiarity with CorelDRAW, LED Wizard, Neon Wizard, and FlexiSIGN is a plus.
  • Strong technical and mechanical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural plans.
  • Eye for detail and a true team-first mindset.

The Details:
Location: San Diego, CA (On-site, Monday–Friday)
Full-Time, Steady Schedule
Work on custom projects — not cookie-cutter production

Ready to use your SolidWorks expertise to create signs people can’t miss? Apply today and help us build something that lasts. 

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