Future Opening: Production and Installation Specialist

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN is seeking a reliable, hands-on individual to join our production shop and installation team. You will apply vinyl, finish materials, and assist with installations at commercial locations, splitting time between the shop and the field.

Training will be provided for tools and techniques. You will gain experience with power tools, aerial lifts, and on-site customer interactions while helping ensure high-quality finished signs.

Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Comfortable with basic hand and power tools.
• Background in production, construction, trades, or hands‑on work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer-cut vinyl and full-color graphics per work orders and layouts.
• Prepare substrates through cutting, painting, laminating, and cleaning.
• Weed vinyl images of varying complexity.
• Perform finishing operations: laminating, encapsulating, mounting.
• Complete installations at customer sites using appropriate tools and interact professionally with customers.

Tools

Power tools

Aerial lifts

Finishing equipment

Laminating equipment

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching

FASTSIGNS is looking for a reliable, hardworking person who wants to learn a hands‑on trade and take pride in seeing finished work out in the real world. No sign experience required — we will train you on everything technical. What we can't teach is showing up on time, working hard, and being willing to do whatever the job calls for that day.

This role splits your time between our production facility and the field. Parts of your weeks are spent inside our shop building and finishing sign products. The rest is as a part of our installation team installing the signs we make. Both parts of the role will help you develop a variety of skills including use of power tools and operating aerial lifts.

If you're someone who learns by doing, takes satisfaction in creating a work product, and wants to develop skills that are genuinely useful, we'd like to talk to you.

The Work

Inside the shop you'll be applying vinyl and printed graphics, preparing and finishing materials, running production equipment, and making sure every product that leaves meets our quality standards. In the field you'll be mounting, positioning, and installing signage at commercial locations — with tools in your hand and occasionally a customer nearby.

Full Responsibilities

• Apply computer-cut vinyl and full-color graphics per work orders and layouts
• Prepare substrates through cutting, painting, laminating, and cleaning
• Weed vinyl images of varying complexity
• Perform finishing operations: laminating, encapsulating, mounting
• Proof work orders; conduct pre- and post-production quality checks
• Perform routine machine maintenance and light repairs
• Complete installations at customer and job sites using appropriate tools
• Operate aerial lifts and work at heights as required (training provided)
• Interact with customers professionally during on‑site work
• Maintain a clean, organized production area
• Assist at the front counter or with phones as needed

Physical Requirements

Sustained standing, regular lifting of 50+ lbs, repetitive motion at a work table, outdoor work in variable weather, and comfort working at heights from lifts and ladders.

What We're Looking For

• Reliability and a strong work ethic — this matters most
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Comfortable with basic hand and power tools (or eager to get there)
• Calm and professional when working around customers
• Any background in production, construction, trades, or hands‑on work is a plus — but not required

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement.

Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.