Canvas and Architectural Shade Fabricator

Canvas and Architectural Shade Fabricator Status:
Full-Time

Schedule:

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

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

What you bring

Required qualifications1+ 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

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

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.
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