General Maintenance Technician II - Sign Technician (61032550)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a team-oriented associate to assist in producing digitally printed highway signs and related materials at the State Sign Shop. You will operate digital printing and plotter equipment, prepare materials, finish signs, and perform quality checks to ensure compliance with agency standards and MUTCD guidelines.

Responsibilities include organizing jobs, tracking inventory of inks and substrates, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and assisting

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of trades experience directly related to the area of employment.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of digitally printed highway signs and related materials.
• Operate digital printing equipment, prepare materials, finish signs and perform quality control in line with agency standards.
• Verify file setup, scaling and layout to ensure MUTCD compliance.
• Operate plotter equipment to cut designs and graphics for sign production.
• Organize jobs, stage materials and maintain a clean, efficient work area to meet production schedules.
• Inspect signs for accuracy, color consistency and legibility; report defects.
• Maintain inventory of inks, reflective sheeting, laminate and substrates; record usage.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of printing equipment and troubleshoot minor issues.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Quality control

Tools

Digital printing equipment

Plotter equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, assists in the production of digitally printed highway signs and related materials for the State Sign Shop. Performs duties related to the operation of digital printing equipment, material preparation, sign finishing, and quality control while ensuring compliance with agency standards, specifications, and safety procedures.

Under general supervision, assists in the production of digitally printed highway signs and related materials for the State Sign Shop. Performs duties related to the operation of digital printing equipment, material preparation, sign finishing, and quality control while ensuring compliance with agency standards, specifications, and safety procedures.

Assists in operating digital printing equipment to produce traffic signs and related materials. Prepares print files, loads materials, and supports print runs to ensure accurate reproduction of designs, colors, and verbiage. Verifies proper file setup, scaling, and layout prior to printing to ensure compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. Monitors print quality throughout the production process, adjusting as needed to maintain consistency.

Operates plotter equipment to cut designs, lettering, and graphics as required for sign production. Monitors plotter quality throughout the production process, adjusting as needed to maintain consistency.

Supports workflow by organizing jobs, staging materials, and maintaining a clean and efficient work area. Coordinates with team members to meet production schedules and deadlines. Inspects printed signs for accuracy, legibility, color consistency, and compliance with MUTCD standards. Identifies and reports any defects or inconsistencies and assists in corrective actions to maintain production quality.

Assists in managing inventory of digital print materials, including inks, reflective sheeting, laminate, and substrates. Accurately records material usage and notifies management of low or damaged inventory.

Performs routine cleaning and basic maintenance of digital printing equipment, including print heads, rollers, and associated components. Assists in troubleshooting minor issues and notify management of equipment concerns.

Rolls and trims sign sheeting onto aluminum blanks in accordance with established production standards. Applies reflective sheeting to the appropriate substrate, ensuring accuracy in design, verbiage, and overall layout. Maintains a high level of quality control by verifying centered text and graphics, proper alignment, and a smooth, bubble-free finish on all completed signs.

Completes inventory activities as directed by the State Sign Shop Management. Verifies quantities of shop production materials, including but not limited to roll reflective sheeting, aluminum blanks, and ACM materials, ensuring accuracy and accountability.

Assists in the organization and packaging of recycled signs for refurbishing. Safely organizes/reorganizes recycling signs submitted by counties and/or sign shop waste to appropriate pallets for transportation to refurbishing site locations. Safely unloads refurbished signs into State Sign Shop inventory areas.

Performs other related tasks requested by supervisor or SCDOT management and responds to emergency events as required by management. Completes related tasks thoroughly and in detail, within a timely manner per the specific task or requested deadline. Completes mandatory training courses, training refreshers, and other SCDOT survey requests prior to deadlines. Adjusts priorities and schedules to accommodate emergency sign production and deliveries. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Six (6) months of trades experience that is directly related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work hours outside the normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental related emergencies.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.