Assistant Sign Installer

American Sign Studio; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year End Bonus Potential

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Training & Mentorship

A Positive Environment

Job summary

American Sign Studio in Worthington is seeking a trades-person to execute field installations and ensure signs are mounted safely and flawlessly. You will be mentored, trained, and prepared for advancement within a supportive team.

You will need to learn various sign types, work at heights, and follow installation specs while transporting and mounting signs. Opportunity for growth and hands-on mentorship abound.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as a sign installer or comparable trade.
• Strong carpentry and construction knowledge with manual tools.
• Comfort working at heights and lifting heavy materials.
• Valid driver’s license and basic computer/tablet literacy.
• Willingness to learn electrical concepts and installation methods.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and install outdoor electrical signs per specs.
• Visit sites for surveys, measurements, and layout photos.
• Maintain a clean, safe job site and organize tools/equipment.
• Document activities and track project status using devices.
• Provide courteous customer service and post-install checks.

Skills

Sign installation

Carpentry

Construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Lifts & bucket trucks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lifts

Power/tools

Job description

Full Time Worthington

• Year End Bonus Potential
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance

Have you been in construction or the sign business and looking for a great opportunity for professional & personal growth? We are seeking a trades-person to join our team. In this role, you will be a critical person in executing field installations, ensuring signs are installed safely and flawlessly. Make an impact.

You will be mentored by ownership, trained thoroughly with a variety of methods including: in-house with our team, working with other sign installers, review courses & attend training with various trade organizations.

To be set up for success as a sign installer, you will need to be organized, have good knowledge or be willing to learn various types of signs, and be comfortable working at heights. You must demonstrate a sound understanding of the applicable construction and installation techniques. This role will lead to potential opportunities for advancement.

It's helpful to be detail-oriented and be able to follow directions on how to transport and install a wide variety of signs. In this role, you will be required to follow installation specifications, prepare the signs for mounting, and the placement for installation of the signs.

What’s In It For You (Perks & Benefits)

• Competitive Pay with the opportunity for continuous advancement.
• Health Insurance benefits.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) and holiday schedule.
• Training & Mentorship to help you reach your full potential in the sign trade.
• A Positive Environment where your voice and opinions are valued.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Precision Installation: Safely load & transport tools & materials, mount and install a wide variety of outdoor electrical custom signs such as channel letters and monument signs. Mounting and installing the signs in accordance with all safety protocols.
• Site Surveys: Visit job sites to take precise measurements, evaluate mounting surfaces, site access and capture layout photos. Ensuring effective placement and electrical connections
• Safety & Organization: Learn how to run a job site & maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment both out in the field in the shop.
• Risk Assessment – Understand & Communicate the challenges of the project to all stakeholders.
• Project Documentation: Document all activities, Accurately track project status, document site visits, and log completed work using computers & tablets
• Some Customer Service – Courteous withgood communication skills.
• Site Prep: Ensure site access, equipment needs, removing old signage, if required - preparing the surface or structure per specifications outlined.
• Interior Signs & Graphics Installation - Interior dimensional signs, vinyl window & wall graphics, wall paper hanging (similar but not exactly) environmental or experiential graphics, interior electrical signs and architectural signs
• Limited Travel – Occasionally for training or install out of region
• Operating & Maintaining - tools and equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
• Post Install - Clearing debris and materials from the site after each installation.
• Repairs & Maintenance - As needed.
• Willingness to Continually Grow - learn new skills, techniques, and technologies

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Industry Experience: 3 to 5 years experience as a sign installer or comparable trade / construction role .
• Trade Skills: Strong general carpentry skills & construction knowledge, mechanical aptitude, hand/power tool proficiency. Field welding is a plus but not required, will train for that.
• Heights & Physical Labor: Physically fit and able to perform (sometime) strenuous labor including lifting, climbing, and working at heights in all types of weather conditions
• Lifts & Bucket Truck: Knowledge & experience with lifts, certifications is a plus but not required
• Technology: Good computer, tablet & smart phone skills & experience with Microsoft products
• Electrical Knowledge: Big plus to have electrical trade experience / knowledge but not required, will train.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent eye for precision, spatial awareness, and quality control.
• Clean Driving Record: A valid driver's license
• Diploma – High school diploma or GED.
• Industry Substrates & Sign Types - Good knowledge of several types of signs and materials is helpful but not required
• Some understanding of installation concepts- such as anchoring to building structures and safety measures.
• Construction Knowledge – understanding of how structures & buildings are built
• Footer & Foundation Experience – Concrete knowledge or some trade work is a plus but not required
• Safety Training – Not required but very helpful & certificates are a plus. If not you'll have extensive safety training.
• Coachable - Will train the right person, if you're not fully experienced that's okay.
• Great Attitude – Above all else. Team player & great communication

About Us

At American Sign Studio, we partner with business owners & developers to elevate the brand & image of their properties. We do that in some really cool ways with signs & graphics. We take immense pride in our fast-growing, highly creative team and a company culture that prioritizes both personal and professional growth.

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Signworld is an organization of independently owned sign companies, throughout North America, offering a wide array of signage to local and national clients. If you're interested in joining a company that offers flexibility, a great company culture, competitive compensation and opportunities for growth... look no further than your local Signworld affiliate!

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