Assistant Sign Maker & Installer

American Sign Studio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Profit sharing

Job summary

American Sign Studio in Columbus, OH seeks an Assistant Sign Maker & Installer to learn the sign trade hands-on and grow with a fast-growing company.

You'll assist with production and installation of interior signs, exterior signs, and environmental graphics; learn to operate in-house printers, lasers, and CNC tools; contribute to high-quality client environments; and grow your skills through mentorship and practical experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on opportunity to learn the sign trade and build new skills.
• Strong attitude, reliability, coachability, and communication.
• Willingness to learn; sign experience is helpful, but training provided.
• General carpentry, construction knowledge, and use of hand and power tools preferred.
• Physical ability to lift, climb, and work at heights in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production and installation of interior signs, exterior signs, and environmental graphics.
• Work safely and keep production areas, tools, vehicles, and job sites clean and organized.
• Help document work, track materials, support inventory needs, and communicate project details clearly.
• Assist with site visits, measurements, photos, and field notes.
• Learn to operate in-house production equipment such as roll-to-roll printers, flatbed printers, UV printers, lasers, and CNC equipment.
• Use general construction tools and installation equipment, including hand tools and power tools.
• Support painting, paint mixing, finishing, assembly, fabrication, and installation work.
• Provide helpful, professional service when interacting with clients, property teams, contractors, and coworkers.
• Learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow your compensation as your capabilities increase.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Hands-on ability

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Roll-to-roll printers

Flatbed printers

UV printers

Lasers

CNC equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Profit sharing

Assistant Sign Maker & Installer

Grow personally and professionally with American Sign Studio, a fast-growing organization. We're looking for an Assistant Sign Maker & Installer to join our team. This is a hands‑on opportunity to learn the sign trade, build new skills, and be part of a creative company that helps business owners, developers, and property teams elevate the brand and image of their spaces through high-quality signs and environmental graphics.

If you take pride in doing quality work, enjoy working with your hands, and want to grow with a team that values attitude, reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, this could be a great fit.

Why Join American Sign Studio?

• Positive team culture where people are respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute ideas.
• Growth opportunity in a skilled trade with hands‑on training and mentorship.
• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement as your skills grow.
• Bonus potential & profit sharing.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and a holiday schedule.
• Variety in the work every project is different

What You'll Do

• Assist with the production and installation of interior signs, exterior signs, and environmental graphics.
• Work safely and keep production areas, tools, vehicles, and job sites clean and organized.
• Help document work, track materials, support inventory needs, and communicate project details clearly.
• Assist with site visits, measurements, photos, and field notes.
• Learn to operate in-house production equipment such as roll-to-roll printers, flatbed printers, UV printers, lasers, and CNC equipment.
• Use general construction tools and installation equipment, including hand tools and power tools.
• Support painting, paint mixing, finishing, assembly, fabrication, and installation work.
• Provide helpful, professional service when interacting with clients, property teams, contractors, and coworkers.
• Learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow your compensation as your capabilities increase.

What We’re Looking For

• Great attitude: Above all else, we want someone who is positive, dependable, coach-able, and a strong communicator.
• Willingness to learn: Sign experience is helpful, but we will train the right person.
• Hands‑on ability: General carpentry, construction knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and experience using hand and power tools are strongly preferred.
• Attention to detail: A strong eye for precision, alignment, quality, and finished appearance.
• Physical capability: Able to lift, climb, work at heights, and perform hands‑on labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Comfort with equipment: Experience with lifts, bucket trucks, welding, or electrical work is a plus, but not required.
• Technology skills: Comfortable using computers, tablets, smartphones, Microsoft products, and digital project information.
• Safety‑minded approach: Safety training or certifications are a plus; additional safety training will be provided.
• Valid driver's license: A clean driving record is required.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; college or technical training is welcome but not required.

About American Sign Studio

American Sign Studio partners with business owners, developers, and organizations to elevate the brand and image of their properties through thoughtful signage, environmental graphics, and branded visual solutions. We serve clients across markets such as multi‑family housing, commercial real estate, corporate environments, municipalities, boutique hotels, retail, education, and community spaces. We're building a team of people who care about quality, service, creativity, and doing meaningful work together. If you're ready to learn, contribute, and grow in a hands‑on trade, we'd like to hear from you.