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Canvas and Architectural Shade Fabricator

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (Friday off; overtime as needed)

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A day in this role

At 7:00 AM, you roll into a clean, well-organized fabrication shop and review drawings for the day’s builds. You’ll measure and mark premium fabrics like Sunbrella, PVC, acrylic, and coated textiles, then move to the industrial sewing station to stitch, hem, and reinforce panels. Mid-morning, you’ll add finishing details—grommets, zippers, keder, and valances—before collaborating with teammates to assemble aluminum and steel framework. In the afternoon, you’ll stretch and secure fabric to frames for that crisp, professional finish, test moving components for smooth operation, and kit hardware, brackets, and installation materials for our field crews. Some days you’ll step into the field to assist with site measurements or lend a hand on complex installs. By 5:00 PM, you’ll wrap with a quality inspection, confident the product is installation-ready.

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Core responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and prep fabrics to exact specifications
• Operate industrial sewing machines to sew, hem, reinforce, and assemble textile components
• Install finishing elements including grommets, zippers, keder, and valances
• Assist with assembly of aluminum and steel support structures
• Stretch and secure fabric to frames to achieve a tight, professional appearance
• Inspect finished products for quality, fit, and readiness
• Test moving parts and confirm products are installation-ready
• Prepare hardware, brackets, and complete installation kits for field teams
• Support field measurements or complex installation projects when needed

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What you bring Required qualifications

• 1+ year of sewing, fabrication, manufacturing, upholstery, canvas, or related experience preferred
• Strong measuring and layout abilities with excellent attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools and basic fabrication equipment
• Ability to read and execute from drawings, measurements, and work instructions

Preferred experience

• Background in industrial sewing
• Experience with awning, marine, upholstery, canvas, vinyl, or shade products
• Familiarity with Sunbrella, PVC, acrylic, and other coated fabrics
• Hands-on time with grommet presses, fabric welders, or comparable tools

What success looks like

• Meticulous eye for detail
• “Measure twice, cut once” approach
• Pride in producing top-quality work
• Reliable, collaborative teammate

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Physical requirements

• Lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Handle large rolls of fabric and finished components
• Stand for extended periods throughout the day
• Perform repetitive hand, arm, and wrist motions
• Work in a manufacturing/fabrication shop setting

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Compensation and benefits

• $23.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Stable, year-round employment
• Training and advancement opportunities

If you’re energized by building beautiful, durable shade systems and enjoy seeing your craftsmanship installed in the real world, we’d love to meet you.