Experienced Sign Production & Installation Technician

Signworks of Michigan, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Signworks of Michigan, Inc. is seeking an experienced Installation Technician to install commercial signage and structural sign systems at job sites across multiple states.

This is not an entry-level role; candidates must have prior experience in signage installation, construction, or related trades and be comfortable working at heights and with power tools. You will travel to sites across states, read blueprints, assemble and mount signs, operate equipment, and maintain safe, organized work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in signage installation, construction, structural installation, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience using power tools and construction equipment.
• Ability to lift 80 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working at heights and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to read basic blueprints or installation drawings.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel for projects including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Install a wide range of commercial signage including channel letters, monument signs, digital displays, and architectural elements.
• Assemble, weld, secure, and mount structural sign components and fixtures.
• Read blueprints and installation drawings to ensure proper placement and structural integrity.
• Coordinate and dig footings and complete concrete work per specifications.
• Perform electrical wiring for signs when permitted and required.
• Operate construction equipment such as bucket trucks, boom lifts, cranes, and forklifts.
• Conduct site surveys and take accurate field measurements.
• Load, transport, and unload materials safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
• Work at heights using ladders, lifts, and fall protection equipment.

Skills

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Travel readiness

Physical ability

Driver's license

Tools

Bucket trucks

Boom lifts

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Company parties


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Free food & snacks


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave


• Vision insurance

Experienced Sign Installation Technician

We are seeking an experienced Installation Technician to join our team installing commercial signage and structural sign systems at job sites across multiple states.

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have prior experience working in construction, signage installation, structural installation, or a related trade and be comfortable working at heights, operating equipment, and completing physically demanding work in a safely environment.

Travel to job sites in multiple states will be required, including occasional overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities

• Install a wide range of commercial signage including channel letters, monument signs, digital displays, and architectural elements


• Assemble, weld, secure, and mount structural sign components and fixtures


• Read blueprints and installation drawings to ensure proper placement and structural integrity


• Coordinate and dig footings and complete concrete work per specifications


• Perform electrical wiring for signs when permitted and required


• Operate construction equipment such as bucket trucks, boom lifts, cranes, and forklifts


• Conduct site surveys and take accurate field measurements


• Load, transport, and unload materials safely


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site


• Work at heights using ladders, lifts, and fall protection equipment


• Travel to job sites across multiple states as projects require

You'll receive hands-on training in our installation techniques and sign systems so you can build confidence quickly.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in signage installation, construction, structural installation, or a related skilled trade


• Experience using power tools and construction equipment


• Ability to lift 80 lbs and perform physically demanding work


• Comfortable working at heights and outdoors in varying weather conditions


• Ability to read basic blueprints or installation drawings


• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record


• Ability to travel for projects including occasional overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding experience or certification


• Experience operating bucket trucks, boom lifts, cranes, or rough terrain forklifts


• Chauffeur license or ability to obtain one


• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification


• Experience with large-scale or complex installations

Training & Certifications

• OSHA 10 Certification


• Aerial Lift Certification


• Forklift Training


• USDOT

Pay & Benefits

$20-25 an hour (based on experience)

• Overtime opportunities


• Health Insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Thanksgiving & Christmas bonuses

Why This Role Matters

Every sign we install becomes part of someone's livelihood. It represents a dream, a brand, a story. You'll be one of the skilled professionals who makes that vision visible - safely, accurately, and beautifully.

When you drive past your work weeks or months later, you'll be able to say, \"I built that.\"

About Signworks of Michigan

Signworks of Michigan, Inc. is a leading provider of custom signage solutions for businesses and organizations across Michigan and surrounding states. We design, fabricate, and install high-quality commercial signage for businesses across the region. Our installers are the final step in bringing those projects to life and we're growing.