Antoine Obeid

Architectural Signs Professional
Design To Fabrication


Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Intro

I am Antoine Obeid, an Architectural Signs Professional transitioning my 40+ years of expertise as a Master Fabricator into specialized Project Management and Production Consulting.

My focus is on creating build-ready monument sign architecture and complex custom signage. My active skill set allows me to provide hands-on fabrication mentorship, specialized technical training, or direct manufacturing support, ensuring projects move smoothly from detailed shop drawings and advanced welding to final installation. I collaborate with sign shops and clients to streamline workflows, ensure projects meet the highest quality standards, and guarantee full CSA code compliance, minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency.

This paragraph is concise, impactful, and clearly communicates both your strategic project management capabilities and your unmatched technical craftsmanship.

Experience

Custom Sign Manufacturing

Master Fabricator

Canada

Acted as the company’s representative with CSA, ensuring full compliance with the Canadian code for sign manufacturing, electrical components, and lighting systems. Earned an excellent reputation with inspectors for reliability and adherence to standards.

Delivered landmark sign projects where the prototype is the final product, requiring maximum precision, creativity, and application of prior expertise to achieve flawless results while saving time and materials.

Reviewed and adjusted blueprints to meet project requirements, selected appropriate materials for each job ensuring quality and cost efficiency, and planned and organized fabrication steps for smooth workflow.

Cut metals, plastics, and other materials using precision tools. Welded aluminum and steel parts for durable construction, and manufactured and assembled various sign components.

Designed and installed lighting systems, including fluorescent and LED setups. Provided strong support to the sales team, ensuring client confidence that any sign—regardless of size or complexity—would be fabricated to the highest standards.

Demonstrated advanced expertise by taking projects directly from the design department without intermediate shop drawings, determining required materials, defining fabrication methods, and executing projects with precision and efficiency.

TECHNICAL SKILLS


High-level fabrication of complex custom-made signs


Blueprint reading, modification, and technical design


Advanced welding (aluminum, steel) and material cutting (metal, plastic, acrylic)


Lighting systems: design and installation (fluorescent & LED)


Precision assembly of unique parts and systems


Creative problem-solving and “out-of-the-box” engineering solutions

SOFT SKILLS


Strong attention to detail and commitment to top-quality results


Innovative and resourceful in overcoming technical challenges


Able to design and fabricate unique parts not commonly available


Team collaboration and independent project execution


Passionate about fabrication and dedicated to the craft


Believes creativity comes from loving the work, ensuring top-quality outcomes


Strong mentor with proven ability to train and guide junior fabricators


Skilled at simplifying complex projects into understandable steps


Reliable, efficient, budget and deadline-focused


Canadian employment history

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